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The American Psychological Association’s (APA) resource for abstracts of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations, is the largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health
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Provides full text of articles from over 350 journals as far back as 1996, in addition to indexing of more than 770 periodicals dating back to 1983. Subject coverage includes adult education, multicultural/ethnic education, teaching methods and much more.

Useful journals

Journal of American College Health
This is the official journal of the American College Health Association. Full text from 1981 to the present.
Journal of College Counseling
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Journal of College Student Psychotherapy
Full text coverage from 1987 to present.
Journal of College Student Development
The largest and leading source of research about college students and the field of student affairs.
Personality and Individual Differences
Publishes articles (experimental, correlational, theoretical, expository/review) which enhance our understanding of the structure of personality and other forms of individual differences

Online Book

Resilience in Children, Adolescents, and Adults by Sandra Prince-Embury (Editor); Donald H. Saklofske (Editor)
ISBN: 9781461449393
Publication Date: 2012-11-06
This comprehensive volume clarifies core constructs of resilience and links these definitions to effective assessment. Leading researchers and clinicians examine effective scales, questionnaires, and other evaluative tools as well as instructive studies on cultural considerations in resilience, resilience in the context of disaster, and age-appropriate interventions.
The Resilience Workbook by Glenn R. Schiraldi
ISBN: 9781626259409
Publication Date: 2017-11-01
What is resilience, and how can you build it? Resilience is the ability to recover from difficult experiences, such as death of loved one, job loss, serious illness, terrorist attacks, or even just daily stressors and challenges. Resilience is the strength of body, mind, and character that enables people to respond well to adversity. In short, resilience is the cornerstone of mental health.
The Resilience Advantage by Richard S. Citrin; Alan Weiss
ISBN: 9781631573736
Publication Date: 2016-03-30
Imagine if we stopped trying to "manage" the stress in our workplaces and personal lives. What if we recognized, instead, that the challenges we face every day could actually make us stronger, smarter, and more successful.

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Course Description

This particular seminar on resilience will introduce students to the literature regarding resilience, grit, and perseverance. Readings, videos, presentations, class discussions and other activities will encourage academic understanding and personal application of the issues. Students will be encouraged to develop healthy coping habits, including application, and integration of psychological principals and faith, for their university years and beyond, thereby advancing the Christian mission of the University

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