Resilience Through Adversity: An Evening of Insight
Triq il-Mediterran, Valletta VLT 1517, Malta
What to Expect
An intimate evening talk exploring what makes some people bounce back from hardship while others get stuck. Drawing on research, clinical experience, and real stories of transformation, Matthew unpacks the science and practice of psychological resilience.
Schedule
- 18:30 - 19:00
Arrival & Welcome Refreshments
- 19:00 - 19:45
The Science of Resilience
What research tells us about bouncing back — and why some popular ideas about resilience are wrong.
- 19:45 - 20:15
Stories of Transformation
Real (anonymised) cases illustrating different paths to resilience.
- 20:15 - 20:30
Break & Refreshments
- 20:30 - 21:00
Building Your Resilience Toolkit
Practical strategies you can start using today, drawn from CBT, ACT, and positive psychology.
- 21:00 - 21:30
Open Q&A and Discussion
Speaker
Matthew Bartolo
Clinical Psychologist & Educator
Matthew Bartolo is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Malta with over a decade of experience working with individuals navigating trauma, loss, and major life transitions.