The Value of Resilience

Psychotherapist Margaret McGahon concludes the topic of “reminiscence work” by highlighting the importance of our resilience especially through difficult periods in our life. "Memories that have mixed emotions often point to our resilience," McGahon says. She encourages us to spend time reflecting on the life events where we 'bounced back' and 'got through' the difficult times. "What would you say to your younger self when you were going through these hardships? Oftentimes it's the difficult moments that propel us forward to overcoming new challenges," Mcgahon says. In closing, McGahon reminds us to be proud of our resiliency and to acknowledge that we've accomplished so much to get to where we are now.
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