Cultivating resilience | Greg Eells | TEDxCortland

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Happiness, success, health - we all strive toward a life full of meaning. But when we face obstacles, how do we move forward? Dr. Greg Eells outlines exactly what it means to build resilience in our lives.

Greg Eells holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and is a licensed psychologist in the State of New York. He has worked in higher education mental health for 20 years and has served as a director of a university counseling service for the past 16 years. He currently serves as the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Cornell University. Dr. Eells regularly publishes articles in scholarly journals and presents frequently. His areas of interest include leadership, staff morale, mental health delivery systems, and providing care to challenging students. He is a member of various professional organizations, is the Chair of the Mental Health Section of the American College Health Association (ACHA) and a past president of the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD). He has been a strong advocate for college mental health issues appearing on CNN, ABC News and National Public Radio. He lives in Ithaca, NY with his wife and three children.

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