In episode 2 we are pleased to welcome Raymond Bakaitis, Ph.D. who is a clinical psychologist and was an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychology at U.C.L.A. where he supervised doctoral students.

Raymond Bakaitis is President of the A. K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems and Past-President of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, Past-President of Grex.

As Raymond is interested in the study of group relations – learning about the complex dynamics in groups of all kinds and supporting the development of leadership capacities in persons interested in promoting progressive social change – our discussion is multilayered.

We talk about different aspects of resilience and why it is such an important topic right now. Raymond shares his own experience and what helps him as regards our topic.

Also, some broader issues are tackled in the conversation – organizational struggles with resilience and also tipping points in more general society, i.e. movements such as #MeToo and Black Lives Matter…

Talking points:

1. Resilience in psychological sense – for listeners that do not necessarily have a psychology background

2. Why is there a special need for resilience now?

3. Real life examples

4. How can we build resilience by exploring group relations and/or social issues

5. A word of encouragement for listeners on how to build resilience

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