ATRA – 4 Pathways to Well-Being and Resilience
We highly recommend that learners take all 4 course-pathways in the suggested sequence to get the full
benefit of the course. However, the first two course-pathways are mandatory. If a learner has taken Pathway
1 and Pathway 2, they can enroll in single courses and specialized courses and workshops.
Pathway 1:
Creating Self-Awareness
Awareness is the first point of change. Makes sense doesn’t it? If you don’t have a good understanding of how your brain works, or how your emotions and thoughts impact your behavior, you won’t understand how to manage yourself in any given situation. Self-management is key to well-being.
Sai Shiko’s 1st pathway of well-being focuses on building knowledge about how our brain works and develops tools and techniques that help learners build higher levels of self-awareness and self-management.
Pathway 2:
Build Realistic Thinking
What you think directly influences how you feel and how you behave. Often, however, we are not able to accurately assess our situation in a balanced manner. Thinking realistically helps us take balanced steps to address any situation good or bad.
Sai Shiko’s 2nd pathway focuses on building thinking habits that allow learners to think realistically about any situation, good or bad, and respond in a balanced manner.
Pathway 3:
Build Positive Relationships
How well you relate to and communicate with others has a direct impact on your daily and long-term well-being. At the heart of relating to others is the ability to communicate empathetically and positively.
Sai Shiko’s 3rd pathway focuses on building effective speaking and listening skills in learners that are key to building and sustaining meaningful and positive relationships with peers and friends.
Pathway 4:
Take Action
An ability to get things done on your own and on time, helps to develop a sense of personal effectiveness. This in turn, reinforces a sense of accomplishment and confidence.
Sai Shiko’s 4th pathway is focused on building time-management skills and goal-directed behavior. Together, these tools allow students to create a road-map for small and big tasks they need to complete.