RESILIENCYTRANSFORMAT ION THROUGH ADVERS ITY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 What is Resiliency?

2 Examples of Resiliency

3 Why is it Important?

What is Resiliency?

PART ONE

ResiliencyNoun l re-sil-ien-cy

The power or ability to become strong, healthy, or successful again after recovering readily from

illness, depression, or adversity

Resilience isn’t a single skill. It’s a variety of skills and coping mechanisms. To bounce back from bumps in the road as well as failures, you should focus on emphasizing the positive.

“ “- Jean Chatzky

Examples of Resiliency

PART TWO

A family’s ability to withstand & rebound from crisis/prolonged adversity and become strengthened and more resourceful

FAMILY RESILIENCE

Key Components

1. Family Belief Systems2. Family Organization & Resources

3. Family Communication

EXAMPLE

COMMUNITY RESILIENCEHealthy individuals and families with access to health systems, active social networks, and knowledge about physical & psychological resources to care for themselves or others in both routine and emergency situations

Key Components

1. Social Connectedness2. Integration & Involvement of Governmental/Nongovernmental

Agencies3. Long-term Capacity Building

EXAMPLE

Why is it Important?

PART THREE

Foster a Sense of Belonging

Facilitate Coping & Positive Growth

Reinforce & Build on Potential

Provide Resources & Culturally/Age

Appropriate Outreach Methods

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Strengths-based & Holistic Approach

It is important to focus on resiliency at the intrapersonal, interpersonal/family and community level.

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