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In this article, I consider the relationship between rationality and resilience. First, I outline six responses to life’s adversities: (a) a true disturbed response; (b) a feigned disturbed response; (c) a feigned indifferent response; (d) a true healthy response; (e) a feigned healthy response; and (f) a mixed response. These responses underpin two rational resilience credos, which will be then outlined: an ideal rational resilience credo and a realistic rational resilience credo. The implications of these credos for coaching will be explored.
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Dryden, W. Resilience and Rationality. J Rat-Emo Cognitive-Behav Ther 25, 213–226 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10942-006-0050-1
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