Resilience in the face of adversity, uncertainty and the Covid-19 situation

The term resilience tends to be used to describe our physical and physiological capacity to cope with stressful situations. In times of crisis and prolonged stress, our resilience capacities can reach their limits.

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People viewed as resilient appear to have a set of characteristics or behaviours in common, and it is possible to learn from these people. Resilience in the face of adversity and uncertainty looks at this topic in far more detail and how such characteristics and behaviours could make somebody more resilient.

This article is part of a group of articles (#homesurvivalpack) aimed at helping people survive home working, and the other unique challenges the Coronavirus Covid-19 situation brings to daily life. You can read the full article Resilience in the face of adversity, uncertainty and covid-19 here. In the meantime stay safe.

About the author

As of December 31st 2020, the author chose to leave the Chiropractic profession and pursue studies within the Physiotherapy field. He no longer works as a Chiropractor and works as a Myotherapist in Morningside, Brisbane. The author possesses an unusual background for somebody who trained as a Chiropractor (McTimoney). His education, training, and practical experience span over two decades and relate to health's physical and mental aspects. He has also needed to push his own body and mind to the limits of physical and psychological endurance as part of his time serving in Britain's elite military forces. His education includes a bachelor of science degree in Business Management, with a specialisation in psychology and mental health in the workplace, an Integrated Masters in Chiropractic, MChiro and a multitude of soft-tissue therapy qualifications. His soft tissue qualifications range from certificate level right through to a BTEC Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Clinical Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy. Terry also has extensive experience in security, work, health and safety and holds relevant certifications. He has also taught as a senior course coach at Advanced Diploma level (Myotherapy / Musculoskeletal Therapy) in Australia, both theoretical and practical aspects including advanced Myofascial Release Techniques and has certification in training and assessment. Terry will have taught many of the first students to train as Myotherapists in Brisbane. Terry's combination of knowledge through education, training, elite military service, and personal injury history has paid dividends for the patients he sees and has treated over the last 15 years. He has extensive experience treating chronic pain and work and sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. Terry is still very active and enjoys distance running, kayaking, mountain biking and endurance-type activities.



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