Resilience at Work by Salvatore R. Maddi & Deborah M. Khoshaba

Author:Salvatore R. Maddi & Deborah M. Khoshaba
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: AMACOM Books
Published: 2005-09-14T16:00:00+00:00

SUMMARY

What the examples we have just presented show is that stressful circumstances can provoke regressive coping, especially if your hardy attitudes are already pretty low. This is the case with Allan H., Grace H., Martin O., and Susan M., who were not resilient under stress. Allan’s life deteriorated when he resisted finding ways to restore purpose and meaning. Although Grace and Martin fared better than Allan did, their bitterness and self-pity engulfed them, sapping their courage and motivation to deal effectively with their stress. Grace and Susan blamed others for their problems. Martin, on the other hand, arranged to look the other way.

As shown by Herman’s case, even if your hardy attitudes are moderate rather than low (remember, he was strong in commitment), a very stressful circumstance can lead to regressive coping unless you are careful to avoid this. Herman was beginning to blame others and the system, rather than working to solve the problem through transformational coping.

Clearly, when stressful circumstances confront you, you need to be ready and able to engage in transformational coping, as shown in the examples of Joey and Ruth earlier in the chapter. Otherwise, you risk meaninglessness, weakened resilience, and increased bitterness and self-pity. Chapter 8 shows you how to engage in the specifics of transformational coping. This form of coping is a useful technique to build yourself up by your effective reaction to stress, rather than by letting it knock you down.

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