GLENN E RICHARDSON, PhD portrait
  • Professor Emeritus, Health and Kinesiology
  • Professor, Health and Kinesiology

Research Statement

When I published the “Resiliency Model” in 1990 and subsequently the “Metatheory of Resilience and Resiliency” in 2002, I thought I had captured the primary understanding of how people can thrive through adversity.  Now, a decade later, and in the wake of the integrative health movement, I realize I had only opened the door to this wonderful area of study.  My students and I are doing research on the creation and efficacy of unique skills and techniques to help individuals, families, organizations, and communities to be healthier, happier, and more resilient.   

Research Keywords

  • Resilience
  • Positive Health
  • Integrative Health

Presentations

  • Richardson, G. E. Resonation and Quickening: The Magic of Resiliency Training presented at the Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference (2 sessions) , Hilton Head South Carolina, April 1-5, 2019. Presentation, Presented, 04/04/2019.
  • Richardson, G.E. “Resilience and Resiliency: The Journey and Drive to Optimal Health” presented at the Inaugural Integrative Health and Complementary Medicine Conference on September 7-8, 2012, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. Conference Paper, Presented, 09/2012.
  • Richardson, G.E. “Resilience and Resiliency: The Journey and Drive to Optimal Health” presented at the Inaugural Integrative Health and Complementary Medicine Conference on September 7-8, 2012, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. Conference Paper, Presented, 09/2012.
  • Richardson, G.E. The Application of the Metatheory of Resilience and Resiliency in Rehabilitation and Medicine presented as a keynote at the 5th ARPA National Injury Management Conference, Melbourne, Australia, May 20-22, 2012. Conference Paper, Presented, 05/2012.
  • Richardson, G.E. The Seven Resilience Enhancing Experiences for Helping Professionals presented as a preconference at the 5th ARPA National Injury Management Conference, Melbourne, Australia, May 20-22, 2012. Conference Paper, Presented, 05/2012.
  • Richardson, G.E. Interdependence of Health Literacy, Technology, Resilience, Integrative and Community Health accepted for presentation at the AAHPERD National Convention, Boston, MA. 03/17/2012. Conference Paper, Other, 03/2012.
  • Richardson, G.E., Stuart. A, & Ashby, S. Deepening the Health Behavior Applications of Resilience and Resiliency accepted for presentation at the AAHPERD National Convention, Boston, MA. March 3, 2012. Conference Paper, Other, 03/2012.
  • Karen, K and Richardson, G.E. “Boomer Resilience and Resiliency” presented at the AMCAP Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah on October 1, 2011. Invited Talk/Keynote, Other, 10/01/2011.
  • Richardson, G.E. and Summerhays, J.F. Blue Ocean Community Strategy: Preventing Overweight/Obesity Part III, 2011 AAHPERD National Convention. San Diego, presented, 04/31/2011. Invited Talk/Keynote, Other, 04/30/2011.
  • Richardson, G.E. “The Application of the Metatheory of Resilience and Resiliency in Rehabilitation and Medicine” presented at the GIRAFE-CRIR International Conference on Resilience in Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine in Montréal, Canada April 27, 2011. Invited Talk/Keynote, Other, 04/27/2011.
  • Richardson, G.E. and Benard, B. Resiliency Distinguished Dialogues@ key presenters at the Eastern Regional Resiliency Conference, sponsored by Global Learning Communities in Melbourne, Australia, July 4-6, 1998. Invited Talk/Keynote, Other, 07/04/1998.
  • Richardson, G.E. "The Concept and Applications of Community Resiliency" at a "think tank" at the University of Lethbridge, Canada hosted by the University of Lethbridge Regional Health Promotion Center, September 13-14, 1996. Invited Talk/Keynote, Other, 09/14/1996.

Languages

  • English, fluent.
  • Portuguese, basic.

Publications

  • Glenn E. Richardson & Keith Karren (2020). Resilient Journey: Turning Difficulties into Diamonds. (pp. 140). Integrated Health and Wellness. Published, 01/07/2020.
  • Glenn E. Richardson (2017). Unbreakable Saints: Conquering Life Challenges with a Resilient Spirit. (pp. 278). Cedar Fort, Inc. Published, 09/21/2017.
  • Glenn E. Richardson (2017). Proactive and Applied Resilience: The Sixteen Experiences. (pp. 354). IUniverse. Published, 06/15/2017.