Abstract
The purpose of this study is to develop and verify a resilience improvement program with empathic group activities. First, while various resilience factors can be pointed out, we focused on seven of them. Based on these we developed a workshop-based program aiming to improve resilience through reflection on our daily thoughts and actions. The program consisted of four pieces of work, each of which was an individual activity followed by a group activity. The results of the surveys conducted before and after the program showed that the scores of the resilience scale improved significantly after the program. In addition, the score of self-esteem, optimism, and self-efficacy, which are considered to be related to resilience, also increased. It was suggested that the subjects gained new awareness and self-confidence through empathic group activities. These show that the program can contribute to improving resilience.
