PurposeCast

Unlocking Greater Resilience with Dr. Michael Ungar

January 9, 2025

Every person on this planet encounters loss, stress, challenges, and fear. People who are more resilient bounce back from life’s adversities quicker and find ways to achieve fulfillment and joy more often. Science tells us that resilience isn’t a special trait you have or don’t have. It’s a skill anyone can learn that can be practiced and strengthened over time.

Join Dr. Vic Strecher and world-renowned resilience expert Dr. Michael Ungar as they discuss new approaches to defining and strengthening resilience.

Watch this PurposeCast to learn how you can improve resilience in your life.

What You’ll Learn in This PurposeCast

  • How certain cultural practices help us recover from negative events
  • Why accessing and navigating available resources are a critical component of sustained resilience
  • What parents can do to build resilience in their kids
  • Practices and techniques for fostering resilience in ourselves

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    About PurposeCast

    PurposeCast is a series of conversations highlighting purpose-driven thought leaders, experts, and innovators. Through their stories, get a glimpse into their journeys and gain insights and actionable tips for yourself. Learn how they harnessed their purpose to live bigger lives and how you can too.

    About the Speakers

    Vic Strecher, PhD, MPH

    Founder and CEO, Kumanu

    Vic Strecher, Ph.D., MPH, is a pioneer in digital health and purpose science. A professor at the University of Michigan and founder of Kumanu, he’s known for advancing the science of behavior change and helping individuals and organizations lead more purposeful, thriving lives.

    Full Bio

    Michael Ungar, PhD

    Founder and Director of Resilience Research Centre Dalhousie University

    Michael Ungar is the founder and Director of the Resilience Research Centre at Dalhousie University where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Child, Family and Community Resilience. In 2022, Dr. Ungar was ranked the number one Social Work scholar in the world in recognition of his ground-breaking work as a family therapist and resilience researcher. He is the author of more than 250 peer reviewed articles and book chapters and 17 books. His blog, Nurturing Resilience, can be read on Psychology Today’s website. ‍

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