Facts
What is resilience?
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. It means "bouncing back" from difficult experiences.
Being resilient means that a person doesn't experience difficulty or distress.
False
Who is your support system?
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This woman had her arm bitten off by a shark while surfing and it was depicted in the movie Soul Surfer.
Bethany Hamilton
Bonus points: how does that make her resilient?
How can you build resilience at home?
Talk honestly to my parents, participate in healthy and fun activities, be responsible for my choices, etc.
What is a protective factor?
Protective factors are conditions or attributes in individuals, families, communities, or the larger society that mitigate or eliminate risk in families and communities, thereby increasing the health and well-being of children and families.
A positive view of yourself and confidence in your strengths and abilities is a sign of resilience.
True
Where can people go for help?
Support groups, online resources, therapy, trusted adult, peers (answers will vary)
This founding father dropped out of school at age 10. He is shown on the 100 dollar bill.
Benjamin Franklin
Bonus points: how does that make him resilient?
How can you build resilience at school?
Set goals for myself, ask for help, talk to teachers and counselors, join a club/team/etc.
What is a risk factor?
Risk factors are characteristics at the biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural level that precede and are associated with a higher likelihood of negative outcomes.
You have to be born with resilience. You can't learn or practice it.
False, it involves behaviors, thoughts and actions that can be learned by anyone.
How might people feel who do not have a support system?
They have no one to turn to and it is easy to feel alone and overwhelmed.
This man failed somewhere between 1,000-10,000 times before successfully inventing the light bulb
Thomas Edison
How can I help myself to build resilience?
Participate in healthy activities, have a healthy diet, exercise, identify my feelings and express them appropriately, identify my strengths and weaknesses, reach out to supports
How does trauma affect resiliency?
Everyone’s experience of traumatic events will be different. How people are affected, cope and recover varies greatly.
A certain amount of stress can serve as a motivating factor.
True, your body is well-equipped and even hardwired to handle most types of stressful situations but too much stress can cause you to break down. In a sense, stress is your body’s warning system and a signal that something needs to be addressed.
What type of relationships build resilience?
Relationships that create love and trust, provide role models, and offer encouragement and reassurance help bolster a person's resilience.
In this Disney movie, a teenage girl disguises herself as a man to fight with the Chinese in the war
Mulan
How does mindfulness/meditation/yoga build resilience?
Research—including a 2018 review study—has found that mindfulness practices are effective for reducing stress-related symptoms. Mindfulness meditation builds resilience in teens by encouraging them to witness their emotions from a distance. Hence, they are less likely to get caught up in them.
What are factors that contribute to becoming more resilient?
Feeling in control, seeking help and resources, the ability to manage strong feelings and impulses, finding positive meaning in your life despite difficult or traumatic events
Emotional pain and sadness are common in people who have suffered major adversity or trauma in their lives. The road to resilience is likely to involve considerable emotional distress.
True
How can making connections build resilience?
Accepting help and support from those who care about you strengthens relationships. Assisting others in their time of need also can benefit the helper.
How have people shown resilience during the COVID pandemic?
Reaching out to supports (teachers, therapists, friends, family), engaging in enjoyable activities, taking care of themselves, etc.
When is a time you wanted to give up but didn't? What tools did you use?
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