Wellbeing For Children: Resilience

Resilience

Resilience is the ability to cope with difficult situations and recover after setbacks. Everyone responds differently to challenges, but resilience can be developed.

Resilience does not mean hiding or pushing away emotions. It means recognizing them and learning constructive ways to manage them.

Strategies for Building Resilience

• Find healthy ways to handle stress. Do something enjoyable, such as spending time with a pet or exercising. Talk with someone you trust, and use reassuring, positive self-talk.
• Accept that change is part of life. Adjusting can take time, especially when change is unexpected. Try to make the best of the situation.
• Use deep breathing. Notice physical signs of stress, such as a fast heartbeat or shakiness. Then slow your breathing by breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth.
• Be flexible when plans change. Consider backup options—a “Plan B” or “Plan C”—and focus on what you can do next rather than only on what went wrong.
• Acknowledge your emotions. Difficult feelings are normal. Learning to recognize and manage them can help you move forward and bounce back.

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