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When it comes to resilience there are key elements of coping that contribute in a major way to prediction of successful outcomes, depending on the circumstances in which an individual finds himself or herself in. This chapter focuses on two particular approaches to coping that are highly linked to resilience. The first is the notion of affiliation and support from others and the second relates to particular forms of coping that help to put the individual or the group in a healthy situation to benefit from good outcomes.
I focus on positive outcomes. It’s the projection of how it’s going to feel when you’ve succeeded. Specifically, when I’m playing, and very nervous about it (you should be nervous to do it well, it’s a normal part of it), I make myself as nervous as possible at the piano during the rehearsal so that on stage I do the reverse, I make myself as calm as possible. The piano looks the same, the music is the same. I flip it and it becomes normal and comfortable on stage, just as it became normal to be nervous at rehearsals. (Robyn, concert pianist)
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Frydenberg, E. (2017). Social Support, Proactivity, and Related Approaches. In: Coping and the Challenge of Resilience. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-56924-0_6
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