Building Resilience

I hope this email finds you well and thriving. If not, don’t worry. I have something that might help you.

I have been fascinated by the topic of resilience for a long time. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity, to overcome challenges, and to grow from them. It’s a skill that we all need, especially in turbulent times.

But resilience is not something that you either have or don’t have. It’s something that you can learn, develop, and improve. And the best way to do that is to understand the science behind it.

That’s why I want to share with you some of the latest research on how resilience works, and how it can help you heal from trauma and depression.

Trauma and depression are two of the most common and debilitating mental health conditions in the world. They affect millions of people, and they can rob you of your joy, your purpose, and your potential.

But they don’t have to. There is a way out. And it involves tapping into your innate capacity for resilience.

Resilience is not just about coping with stress. It’s about transforming it. It’s about using it as a catalyst for growth, creativity, and innovation. It’s about finding meaning and opportunity in the midst of chaos.

How do you do that? Well, it’s not easy. But it’s possible. And it involves a few key steps:

  • First, you need to acknowledge and accept your emotions. Don’t suppress them, don’t avoid them, don’t judge them. Just feel them, and let them flow through you. They are signals, not enemies. They tell you what you need to heal, and what you need to change.

  • Second, you need to reframe your perspective. Don’t see yourself as a victim, or as a failure. See yourself as a survivor, and as a learner. Don’t see your problems as threats, or as obstacles. See them as challenges, and as opportunities. Don’t see your past as a burden, or as a curse. See it as a lesson, and as a gift.

  • Third, you need to take action. Don’t wait for things to get better, or for someone to save you. Make things better, and save yourself. Don’t let fear or doubt stop you. Let curiosity and courage drive you. Don’t settle for the status quo. Seek the edge, and push the boundaries.

  • Fourth, you need to connect with others. Don’t isolate yourself, or withdraw from the world. Reach out to others, and let them in. Don’t be ashamed, or embarrassed. Be proud, and be authentic. Don’t compete, or compare. Collaborate, and celebrate.

These are the steps that can help you build resilience, and overcome trauma and depression. They are not easy, but they are worth it. They can help you turn your pain into power, and your struggle into strength.

They can help you become the best version of yourself.

And that’s what I want for you.

That’s why I’m inviting you to join us on our upcoming ‘Building Resilience’ retreat in Morocco. On this retreat, you’ll learn more about the neuroscience and psychology of resilience, and how to apply it to your own life. You’ll also get access to a supportive community of like-minded people who are on the same journey as you. Like all our retreat, it will include trauma-sensitive yoga, psycho-educatiioin workshops, surf lessons, experiential group work, mindfulness and deep relaxation (NSDR).

So, if you’re ready to take your resilience to the next level, and join me in this amazing adventure, click the link here and sign up today.

Don’t miss this opportunity. It could change your life.

I hope to see you soon.

With gratititue,

Josh and the Resurface team.

Upcoming Events

EMDR Intensive - Miami, USA - March 8th to 14th

Building Resilience Retreat - Morocco - March 16th to 23rd

Working with Grief @ The Wave - Bristol - March 30th 

EMDR Intensive - Europe - April 3rd to 10th 

Trauma Resolution Retreat - Morocco - April 13th to 20th