Mastering Resilience

In this practical and groundbreaking book, Dr. Lorry Leigh Belhumeur, known by her clients, students, and colleagues as Dr. Resilience, delivers the precise 8-ingredient recipe for transforming adversity into resilience, purpose, and success. Are you ready to break free from limiting thoughts and habits that keep you stuck?

Based on her life experience and 30 years of work with children, teachers, therapists, parents, and caregivers, Dr. Lorry knows that adversity is transformable. In fact, she believes that people who’ve experienced the greatest childhood adversity are often the ones called to be cycle breakers and leaders for the next generation. This book will give anyone who senses there is more to life, more to contribute, more to enjoy- the strategies and tools to thrive- to become super resilient and to empower others to do the same.

Dr. Lorry Leigh Belhumeur, known by her clients, students, and colleagues as Dr. Resilience, delivers the precise 8-ingredient recipe for transforming adversity into resilience, purpose, and success.

Book club questions for Mastering Resilience by Lorry Leigh Belhumeur

Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.

What did you think about the author's definition of resilience, and how does it differ from your own understanding of the concept?

What were some of the key ingredients or techniques discussed in the book that resonated with you, and how might you apply them in your own life?

The author emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and introspection in building resilience. What are some ways you can practice self-reflection in your daily life?

The book also discusses the role of community and support networks in building resilience. How have you found support and community in your own life, and how might you cultivate stronger connections?

What do you think are some common misconceptions about resilience, and how does the book address or correct them?

What are some examples from the book of people who have demonstrated resilience, and what can we learn from their stories?

How might the ingredients discussed in the book be applied in different areas of life, such as personal relationships, career, and health?

The book touches on the importance of embracing vulnerability in order to build resilience. How might you practice vulnerability in your own life?

The author emphasizes the idea of transforming into one's purpose. What does this mean to you, and how might you discover or pursue your own purpose?

What advice would you give to someone who feels stuck or unsure of their purpose, and how can they use the concepts in this book to move forward?

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"Lorry Leigh Belhumeur has written a very personal, instructive and engaging book about childhood adversity and its consequences. Even better, she’s put together a compelling and very useable approach to healing that incorporates not only her own amazing story, but those of others who have told her their stories."

—Jane Stevens, Founder, Publisher PACEs Connection PACEsConnection.com, ACEsTooHigh.com, PACEs = Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences

“Mastering Resilience is one of the best books on a topic that has become a national necessity. Lorry Leigh Belhumeur is the real deal. A must read for anyone wanting to overcome adversity and create a bright future for themselves and the next generation.”

—Sara Connell, Founder of Thought Leader Academy and Bestselling Author of The Science of Getting Rich for Women