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Resiliency
What is Resiliency?
Resiliency is the capacity to rise above difficult circumstances,
allowing us and the people around us to move forward with optimism and confidence
Why is it important to learn?
What we need to know:
What to do when faced with inevitable difficulties
How to bounce back from adversity
How we can help those we care about bounce back
Understanding
Stress
Response
Stress is the way your brain and body lets you
know you have a challenge or problem that
needs to be addressed
Stress is the signal that causes us to adapt and
become more resilient
Toxic Stress
Stress that can be harmful, especially ones that are out of our control
and experienced for a prolonged period of time:
Neglect
Violence
Poverty
Abuse
Should all stress be avoided?
Most stress that we experience daily is good for us and avoiding it
could be harmful
You don’t learn skills you need to take on challenges
Overtime, can lead to feeling constantly “stressed out”
Traded long-term resilience for short-term relief
Every time you encounter a stressful situation and you successfully
cope with that situation; you are becoming more resilient
Learning to cope with challenges
developing skills you can use in the future
The 7 C’s: Essential Building Blocks of Resilience among children & youth
Competence
Confidence
Connection
Character
Contribution
Coping
Control
Competence
The ability or know-
how to handle situations effectively
Acquired through
experience
Developed through
skills that allows
people to trust their
judgement
Confidence
Belief in one’s own
abilities
Gained by
demonstrating
competence in real
situations
Connection
Close ties to family, friends, school, and community = solid sense of security
Produces strong values
Prevents from seeking destructive alternatives
Character
A fundamental sense of right and wrong to ensure they are
prepared to:
Make wise & informed decisions
Contribute to the world
Become stable adults
Contribution
Understanding the importance of personal
contribution can lead to a sense of
purpose
The feeling of belonging can motivate you
to take actions to improve the world,
bringing gratitude and satisfaction to others
Coping
Coping strategies include:
Physical activity Healthy eating Adequate sleep
Children who Learn to cope effectively with stress are better prepared to overcome life’s challenges
Control
When children realize they control the outcomes of their decisions
and actions, they’re more likely to know that they have the resiliency to bounce back.
Perceiving control as external can lead to children becoming
Passive
Pessimistic
Depressed
Things you can do to manage
stress
1) Make you own stress balls with balloons and rice
2) Colour mandala colouring pages
3) Download and use a breathing app
4) Play with tangles
5) Listen to music
PHE Canada (2017)
Tips for managing stress
during Covid-19 Setting up a daily routine
Keep bedtime and morning wake up similar to school days
Consistency is key
Schedule virtual communication with friends & family
Self care
Shower
Reading a book
Yoga
Physical activity
Go outside when possible while keeping social distancing
(Teenmentalhealth.org, 2020)
Other Useful
Resources for
Covid-19
References
Ginsburg, K.(n.d). Fostering Resiliency. Retrieved from http://www.fosteringresilience.com/professionals/7cs_professionals.php
PHE Canada (2017. Stress busters. Retrieved from https://phecanada.ca/programs/teach-resiliency/resources/stress-busters
Teen mental health (2020), Stress from transitions: making the most of your campus experience. Retrieved from https://teenmentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Stress-Transitions.pdf