Why People Need Rituals, Especially in Times of Uncertainty
As the coronavirus spreads and life comes to a standstill, people are coming up with a host of rituals to maintain a sense of order and human connection.
The Conversation
Topics: Belonging Bonding Resilience Ritual
How to Mix Compassion and Cooperation Into Social Distancing
COVID-19 is threatening our social ties because it scrambles the ways we normally support our friends and communities.
Los Angeles Times
Topics: Bonding Compassion Cooperation David DeSteno Emotion Gratitude Resilience
Mass Panic Is Unlikely, Even During a Pandemic
Hollywood tells us humans are prone to lose all rationality in a disaster, looting and trampling one another. But that’s not giving our brains any credit.
WIRED
Topics: Altruism Cooperation Decision-Making Rationality Resilience Social Inequality
Social Distancing Prevents Infections, But It Can Have Unintended Consequences
Past research sheds light on the potential impacts of isolation.
Science
Topics: Altruism Loneliness Optimism Resilience
Extreme Rituals and Health: A Surprising Match
Participation in a bloody, dangerous, outrageously grueling religious ritual — at the height of the tropical summer, no less — somehow leads to more positive ratings on a measure that predicts all-around health with impressive accuracy.
Science on Religion
Topics: Coping Resilience Ritual Scientific Study of Religion
Research Shows Gratitude Has a Drastically Positive Impact
It’s a parent virtue of sorts — one that, when cultivated, gives rise to others.
Sojourners
Topics: David DeSteno Emotion Generosity Gratitude Honesty Resilience Self-Control
Do We Actually Grow From Adversity?
We like to think there’s a silver lining to tragedy — and this may be influencing both how studies on post-traumatic growth are constructed and how subjects are responding.
Topics: Resilience
Nostalgia Means Everything Old Can Be New Again
Nostalgia is this bittersweet — yet positive emotion — we feel when we harken back in time.
The Pulse, WHYY
Topics: Andrew Newberg Emotion Meaning Purpose Resilience
Is Ritual a Tool for Resilience?
The relationship between religion, ritual, and cultural resilience.
Topics: Nature Religiosity Resilience Ritual Scientific Study of Religion
Releasing the Burden of Moral Injury
An interview with Brandon Griffin on moral pain and resilience.
Hope + Resilience, Psychology Today
Topics: Forgiveness Morality Resilience
Aging With Resilience
An interview with experts on cultivating resilience as we get older.
Topics: Aging Faith Resilience Spirituality
Building More Resilient Communities
An interview with Anita Chandra and Joie Acosta on community resilience.
Why Strong Character Is a Foundation of Resilience
An interview with David Wang explores character development and resilience.
Topics: Resilience Spirituality
How Humble Leaders Foster Resilience
An interview with Bradley Owens on the value of humility.
Topics: Humility Resilience
A Neuroscientist on Love and Learning
Richard Davidson is the William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He founded and directs the Center for Healthy Minds there.
On Being
Topics: Compassion Education Emotion Neuroplasticity Resilience Richard Davidson
Resilience and Humility
An interview with Joshua Hook on how humility helps in life’s hardships.
To Heal and Carry On, Psychology Today
Resilience and Forgiveness
An interview with Everett Worthington on this important connection.
Topics: Forgiveness Resilience
How to Be More Resilient
Some people are just genetically tougher. But you can train your brain to better handle stress.
The New York Times
Topics: Meditation Resilience Self-Control
Religion Is About Emotion Regulation, and It’s Very Good at It
Its true value lies in its therapeutic power, particularly its power to manage our emotions.
Aeon
Topics: Coping Emotion Resilience
Resilience Is the New Happiness
Psychologists say resilience is a developed skill, not a talent of unique people blessed with a special character.
Quartz
Topics: Compassion Coping Meditation Resilience
Pride Has Gotten a Bad Rap. Here’s How It Can Help Kids Develop Grit and Resilience
“Authentic pride” — the deep personal satisfaction of hitting a valued goal — can encourage the kind of self-discipline and hard work it takes to stay motivated, overcome challenges, and achieve.
The Washington Post
Topics: Grit Pride Resilience Success
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