"Resiliency" is the ability to bounce back or to return to one’s original state of balance or rest following a challenging or stressful event or period of time. Each of us encounters multiple challenging or even stressful events in daily living and in answering the call to serve our nation. Stress in and of itself is not a bad thing. In fact, stress is necessary to life. It can and often does bring out the best in us. Peter Marshall, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate (1946-1947) said, "When we long for life without difficulties remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure."

Individuals who are well-adjusted and who have a healthy reserve of personal resources and inner strength are vital to the Navy’s operational effectiveness and to the strength of our nation. CREDO Southwest offers a weekend Personal Resiliency retreat (PRR) to active duty individuals and / or their family members. Our goal in offering the Personal Resiliency Retreat (PRR) is to provide you with the tools and understandings needed to increase strength of character and skill in daily living. Over the course of the weekend you’ll gain a greater knowledge of self, a greater awareness and understanding your own personal values, and an increased desire to engage in personal learning and growth. The weekend will increase your capacity to handle stress effectively while maintaining a sense of direction, personal strength, and inner peace.