Heroes As a Powerful Resource

Breaking through

The Flowstream by Resurface
November 10, 2023

^{Dear Resurface Community,}

^{We are overjoyed to have you on board the Resurface journey so far, thank you. You have been an essential part of our vision and our evolution as we create our programs and therapeutic ecosystem, designed to help people achieve inner balance and flourish.}

^{In this newsletter, we will explore a special kind of resource:}^heroes^{. Who are they, what do they do, and how can they inspire us? We will also share with you one of our favourite books and invite you to join us for our first}^{Instagram Live}^{event. Please read on to find out more.}

^{Heroes as a Powerful Psychological Resource}

^{Heroes have been a part of human culture for centuries, and they continue to play a significant role in our lives. According to a Psychology Today article, social scientists who study heroism have identified at least 12 functions of heroes}¹^{. These functions include providing}^hope^,^energy^,^development^,^healing^,^wisdom^,^morality^,^safety^and^protection^,^{positive emotions}^,^meaning^and^purpose^,^{social connection}^and^{reduced loneliness}^,^{personal goals achievement}^{, and}^{societal goals achievement}¹^{. Heroes offer benefits that span many dimensions of human well-being. They help us physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Just thinking about our heroes helps us become our best selves}¹^.

^{A Psychology Today article also states that heroes serve many psychological functions such as enhancing motivation, hope, and morality}²^{. Having a hero can increase one’s sense of power}²^{. Heroes elevate us emotionally; they heal our psychological ills; they build connections between people; they encourage us to transform ourselves for the better; and they call us to become heroes and help others}³^{. In addition to these benefits, heroes can also provide a sense of identity and purpose. They can help us understand who we are and what we stand for. They can inspire us to take action and make a difference in the world.}

^{Heroes can also be a source of inspiration for children. According to Verywell Mind , children who have heroes are more likely to exhibit prosocial behavior such as helping others and sharing. They are also more likely to be resilient in the face of adversity.}

^{In conclusion, heroes provide a wide range of benefits that can help individuals and society as a whole. They inspire us to be better versions of ourselves and help us navigate through life’s challenges. By understanding the many functions of heroes, we can appreciate their importance in our lives and strive to become heroes ourselves.}

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^{Tune in for our upcoming}^Instagram^{live: '}^{Talking Trauma: Honest Conversations about Healing}^{' with}^{Josh Dickson}^and^{Dr Sarah Woodhouse}^.

^{This week they will be discussing “}^{The Secret to Overcoming Trauma That No One Tells You}^”.

^{Join Josh, a trama expert and EMDR practitioner and Sarah, a research psychologist, as they combine their expertise and debunk common trauma healing myths that may be limiting you on your healing journey.}

^{Make sure to tune in live as there will be a Q&A to close this}^Wednesday^{15th November}^at^{6:30pm UK}

_{Recommended Reading}

_{We always like to share with you some of the books that have provided us with so much value in working with mental health, wellness and flourishing.}

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