Resiliency: Defined
"Resilience is the ability to overcome serious hardship"
(Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, n.d.). According to Google.com:
Resilience is staying true to ourselves and what we believe, even in the face of adversity and oppression.
Resilience is overcoming barriers because the struggle is worth it.
Resilience
(Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, n.d.).
Four elements of Resilience
Confidence
Social support
Adaptability
Purposefulness
(Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, n.d.)
The Coping
Strategy Wheels
(PositivePsychology.com, 2019)
Resilience
Framework
The Five Compartments
Basics
Belonging
Learning
Coping
Core self
The Four Noble Truths
Accepting
Conserving
Commitment
Enlisting
(Boingboing, 2021)
Resilience Framework - Family Edition
(Boing Boing, 2010)
Resilient Therapy
Additional Resilience Therapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution-Focused Counseling
Protective Factors
of Resilience
THESE ARE THINGS WE CAN CONTROL!
Factors of Children with Well Developed Resilience
At least one reliable, dedicated relationship with a caring, supportive adult
Biological resistance to strong impacts of adversity
Strong relationships with primary caregivers at home and within community
Learn to cope with manageable stress
Factors of Children that Offset Adversity
(Lead to Greater Likelihood of Positive Life Outcomes)
developing supportive relationships with adults
fostering a sense of perceived control and self-efficacy
engaging in opportunities to promote self-regulation abilities and advance adaptive skills
connecting with elements of spirituality, hope, and cultural identity and traditions
(Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, n.d.).
References
Boing Boing. (2010). What is Resilient Therapy & the Resilience Framework? - Boingboing. Boingboing. https://www.boingboing.org.uk/resilience/resilient-therapy-resilience-framework/
Boingboing. (2021, September 19). Interactive Resilience Framework. Boingboing. https://www.boingboing.org.uk/interactive-resilience-framework/
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. (n.d.). Resilience. Retrieved from https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/resilience/
Resilience & Coping Archives - PositivePsychology.com. (2019). PositivePsychology.com. https://positivepsychology.com/category/resilience