Episode 21: Building Resilience as an RT Student

In this episode, we visit with Budur Khudaybergenova, an RT student at Khawarizimi International College in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

1. We will be speaking about the only study to date on RT student burnout. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9602980/
2. We will define resilience https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience/building-your-resilience
3. Six Ways to Build Resilience  
   • Mitigate Stress as Much as Possilbe
   • Face Your Fears
   • Change the Narrative
     • Journaling to get rid of negative/stressful emotions https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/expressive_writing?_ga=2.89449816.238441259.1680446574-759541617.1680446574
     • Silver Lining Strategy (look for the positive outcome in the situation) https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/finding_silver_linings?_ga=2.63358316.238441259.1680446574-759541617.1680446574
   • Meditate
     • Breathing Exercises
       • https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/mindful_breathing?_ga=2.264171215.238441259.1680446574-759541617.1680446574
     • Mindfulness
     • Grounding Strategies
   • Practice Self-Compassions
     • How would you treat a friend https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/how_would_you_treat_a_friend?_ga=2.264171215.238441259.1680446574-759541617.1680446574
   • Seek Help When Needed
   • https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_science_backed_strategies_to_build_resilience