Resiliency and its role in making people stronger

The Society for Human Resource Management has invited clinical psychologist Dr. Patricia Smith, PhD, of the Community Guidance Center to speak on “resiliency” at the organization’s meeting this tomorrow, Jan. 20, 2005.

Smith’s presentation provides a forum for learning and discussion on resiliency in a format that was produced by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Smith’s presentation will be discussed during the morning session from 9:30am to 11:30am.

“This forum will help you learn more about the role of resiliency in all of our lives, different ways to build resiliency, and how some hardships may even make us stronger,” the Society said in a statement.

The meeting will be held at PIC’s Charley’s Cabaret, with the morning program to be from 9:30am to 11:30am; the cost for the morning program and luncheon is $25 for SHRM members and $35 for non-SHRM members. The luncheon will be from 11:30am to 1pm; the cost for the luncheon only is $15 for SHRM members and $20 for non-members.

Seating is limited, so individuals interested in attending this conference should contact Kim or Liz at 234-1234 Ext. 5403/5151 or fax 233-0182 for reservations.

Javier Lozano, MBA, SPHR, GPHR Regional Director, Society for Human Resource Management International Programs, will also be speaking at the luncheon from 11:30am to 1pm. Lozano will bring the Society up-to-date on the effect of the SHRM reorganization and what it can look forward to this year in the Asia Pacific region. He will also discuss the accomplishments of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council in the Strategic Planning session held on Jan. 19.

Lozano is responsible for facilitating strategic planning and providing advice and counsel to the Society’s volunteer leaders. Additionally, he is responsible for ensuring the execution of regional strategies that are aligned with the overall organizational vision, mission, values and goals of SHRM.

Following Lozano’s discussion will be the induction of the 2005 board of directors and the past president’s farewell speech.

All SHRM members are urged to join their peers for this current and informative conference. Non-members in the business community, whether owners, managers or human resource professionals, are invited to learn more about the Society and to improve their human resource knowledge through the conference.

The CNMI Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management is the Commonwealth’s foremost professional forum for discussion and training in Human Resource matters. Recognized as a Superior Merit Chapter, the CNMI branch is composed of human resource professionals from a variety of industries, large and small, who recognize a need for a local society for professionals in the human resources field. The CNMI Chapter is affiliated with the national organization.