Amplifying “ Resilience-C’s ”: A Creative Collage Intervention to Promote Resilience Over Stressors

An overload of stress and anxiety has been linked to a host of negative impacts on everyday functioning, including areas of decision-making, problem-solving, and general well-being. However, intentional reflection to one’s personal resiliencies may improve coping and problem-solving during times of great stress. This paper presents a creative collage experiential to aid in cultivating intentional reflection to one’s resiliencies in the face of stressors. This intervention is highly adaptable for use with a wide range of clients, as well as with students, supervisees, and clinicians to aid in self-reflection and self-care. Following a review of research and theoretical concepts in the areas of stress, resiliency, and creativity, the steps involved in facilitating the “Resilience-C’s” collage intervention will be presented along with several case examples. Considerations of culture, materials, and potential modifications to the intervention will also be discussed.