Speakers

Professor Dr Odin Hjemdal

Department of Psychology
Norwegian University of Science and
Technology

Topic: Assessing and Facilitating Resilience

Over the last three decades we have been researching resilience to better understand the construct
and how to assess it in useful ways. Resilience as a perspective holds promise and potential, as it
supplements the more traditional focus on symptoms and problems withing the healthcare system.
Assessing resilience-based resources and understanding how they interplay with risk factors and
mental health problems may bring the field of mental health, how to best promote, prevent and
adapt when problems occur problems. The presentation will give an overview over some of the work
involved. It spans across adolescents and adults opening up possibilities of examining resilience
across generations and in the life span and in various communities.

Assistant Professor Dr Hiroko Shibakawa

ESD Promotion Centre / UNESCO Chair on Research and Education for Sustainable Development : ESD, Graduate School of Education, Okayama University

Topic: A Hybrid Session: Development of a Multidimensional Disaster Preparedness Learning Program: A Case Study of ESD Model High School Network in Okayama Prefecture, Japan

It is of the utmost importance for all residents of Japan to receive education in disaster preparedness. However, a particular challenge exists in engaging the younger generation and building resilient communities with them. This study will examine the practical implementation of disaster preparedness education in the network of model schools for ESD:Education for Sustainable Development called UNESCO Schools. ESD is a global initiative which aims to develop individuals capable of working with their local communities to address sustainability issues such as disaster preparedness and climate change. In Okayama, Japan, a network of 11 ASPnet high schools convene annually to engage in study sessions tailored to the interests of their student populations. In 2023, a workshop was held in which students assumed the role of facilitators, guiding their peers from other schools through the various initiatives and strategies employed by their respective institutions in the domain of disaster prevention. The educational tools and concepts utilized in this endeavor will be disseminated, accompanied by a detailed account of the outcomes and challenges encountered. Through this process, the study aims to reinforce the pivotal role of education in the context of disasters, which are becoming increasingly prevalent and destructive in regions beyond Japan, while simultaneously offering a novel perspective.

Professor Dr Sheila Marie G. Hocson

Research Fellow, Far Eastern University

Topic: Inspiring Resiliency Programs for a Healthier Philippines

As the age of disruption and next new normal unfolds, social structures and personal values of the students & adults also continue to change and become more complicated. Problems of individuals are becoming complex wherein there are a lot of increasing concerns about well-being from simple stress in the online and in person world. These can lead to burnout, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. With all these problems and issues is a challenge among schools and communities to have vibrant, relevant, impactful and inspiring resiliency programs to develop and enhance the resilience of the Filipinos anchored by evidence-based models, tools, and techniques.

Associate Professor Dr Silvianetri M.Pd. Kons

Head of the Master of Guidance and Counseling Islamic Education Study Program
UIN Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar
Indonesia

Topic: Resilience Building in School Setting Aftermath

Natural disasters have a negative impact on the lives of those who experience them, including students in schools. The main impact is feeling anxious, depressed and helpless. To reduce these negative impacts, there needs to be a program to increase the mental resilience of students in schools. The program began with a preliminary study to schools to obtain data on the level of psychological stress experienced by students affected by the disaster. Furthermore, a focus group discussion was conducted with teachers, parents and the government to find solutions to the impact of disasters on students. The next stage is for counselors or psychologists to provide psychological assistance to students affected by the disaster. The techniques that can be used are art therapy, mindfulness, spiritual emotion freedom therapy and cognitive behavior therapy. In order for the assistance to continue, teachers are given the post-disaster counseling training, because teachers always accompany students at school. The post-disaster counseling training materials are related to disaster education, the stages of post-disaster counseling, how to manage students' emotions, create a
disaster preparedness school program and how to cooperate with parties related to natural disaster management.

Assistant Professor Dr Deng Ming-Yu

Assistant Professor
Department of Thanatology and Health Counseling
National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Topic: Building Community Resilience Through Counseling:
Cases from NTUNHS’s Grief Healing Garden & Health and Grief Counseling Center