SPARTANBURG, S.C. -The definition of resilient is the ability to become strong, healthy or successful again after a negative situation.
Part of the process of becoming resilient requires the ability to move past the situation after it has happened. Being able to learn from the situation and react differently is another part of becoming strong, healthy and successful after a difficult situation.
Resiliency training is good in the Army National Guard because there is so much expectation as a citizen-Soldier. Not only do the Soldiers have a commitment to the Army, but also have the demands of a civilian job and family. Being able to accept the good and the bad helps Soldiers to concentrate on their work and surroundings more clearly than would be possible if stressing about a situation at home.
When someone is bothered by a situation and cannot get past their feelings surrounding it, that Soldier is no longer efficient in their work. For example, if a Soldier has a difficult time at home and brings that stress to drill they could lose focus while working in the vehicle maintenance shop. They could be driving a vehicle and not see a person standing in their path and hit that Soldier. A difficult situation to begin with has now become a major problem.
If the Soldier has had resiliency training they would know of a way to work through the stress and problems at home, which could potentially lessen other problems at work.
Also, being resilient while on deployment is something that helps personnel to make it through from being away from family and keeps them from getting injured, or injuring their fellow service members. By a Soldier applying the resiliency training they are better able to adapt when plans change. For example, if the deployed Soldier is trying to go home to see their family during the deployment and the date of the visit gets changed, the Soldier could very easily get upset and let the situation effect their work. Being away from family is difficult, having those plans shattered is something that could really hurt someone. Having resiliency training can teach effective ways of managing that hurt and directing it in a positive way.
Being resilient is also a good way to help see the warning signs in their battle-buddies. If you ever notice another Soldier having a hard time, help the person that is struggling to accept the situation and teach them how to be resilient.
| Date Taken: | 05.04.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 05.04.2014 13:53 |
| Story ID: | 128656 |
| Location: | SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
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