
Self-guided multimedia stress management and resilience training By Raphael D. Rose, The Journal of Positive Psychology, 2014, Vol. 9
Special thanks to Deb Elbaum, MD, CPCC, ACC for translating this article.
As you read this on your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, let me remind you that technology is everywhere and impacting every aspect of our lives. Technology makes our lives easier – absolutely – but it also introduces many challenges – constant connection, lack of presence, and a constant distraction. Today, technology gets one more point for enhancing our lives, however.
A 2014 study by Raphael Rose, published in The Journal of Positive Psychology, shows that technology-based behavioral health intervention programs can have a meaningful impact on both behavioral and psychological health – particularly when those programs have a positive psychology focus (such as resilience or stress-management training).
The technology in Rose’s study allowed users to get high-quality training on managing stress at the time and place of their choosing, thereby making access as easy and effortless as possible. Additionally, this technology-based solution does not require the physical presence of a clinician. It is a scalable, repeatable process that is time and cost effective for both users and providers.
Interested in learning more? Take a look at the article to learn more about the design, features, and user-experience of the program. As a coach, how can you use technology-based solutions to enable your clients on their development journey between meetings?