Program Description

AGEING AND RESILIENCE

Current research shows that as we age, psychological resilience, our capacity to adapt and grow from adverse experience, tends to increase. This four-week lecture / discussion series reviews what we need to know about this crucial aspect of aging to ensure optimal resilience. The better we understand the nature of resilience and the conditions which create it specific to our own lives, the more likely we are able to savor this life stage with inspiration, courage, and a zest for life. This series is a synopsis of a six-week course offered through SFU Liberal Arts 55+.

Since having retired from her practice as a clinical counsellor and clinical supervisor in private practice, Monica Franz, MA, currently facilitates resilience related courses at SFU Liberal Arts 55+.

Week 3 Resilience as a function of belonging: The power of grief

How do belonging and connection with others and within community enhance resilience? What unique challenges do we face as we age in an ageist society? What is the role of endorphins and other well-being hormones in connection? What is the relationship of grief, the loss of connection, to resilience? ALL BODIES COMMUNITY RECREATION AND FITNESS We are an inclusive, choice – based, community-anchored, health and wellness program welcoming all abilities, genders, ages, shapes, and sizes. Our workouts are never meant to be punishing, we offer scalable easy to follow exercises designed to help you develop confidence and a foundation for health, fitness, or performance. We teach skills and movements transferable to the “gym” and other activities. Our workshops are free and open to the public. To participate in physical activities please purchase an ABC Flexipass or an ABC dropin or an ABC 10 class usage card. An ABC flexi-pass includes access to all the ABC group activities and the Vancouver Park Board’s pools, ice rinks and fitness centres. Our Learn to Play Sports are for folks wanting to return to or try a sport for the first time. For more information contact Kate Lee kate.lee@vancouver.ca

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