Resilience

Resilience is the ability to persist, adapt or transform in the face of change in a way that maintains our basic identity. It is the process of adapting well in the face of hardships, trauma, failure, threats or significant sources of stress, and achieving good adjustment. Resilience also refers to positive adaptation, or the ability to maintain or regain mental health, despite experiencing adversity.

Resilience is believed to improve learning and academic achievement. It contributes to reduced risk-taking behaviors including excessive drinking, smoking, and use of drugs. Resilient people are able to better manage difficult emotions and experience more positive emotions, which leads to objectively good health outcomes.

Resilience in Action The person will be able to:

• Adapt to change.
• Manage strong feelings and impulses.
• Make realistic plans and take steps to carry them out.
• Make a realistic appraisal of situations enabling acceptance of what cannot be changed.
• Have a positive view of themselves and have confidence in their strengths and abilities.
• Face unexpected challenges.
• Approach adversity as a solvable challenge.