Resilience is an innate capacity to rebound from adversity and change through a process of positive adaptation. In life, resilience is a fluid, dynamic process that is influenced over time by life events, temperament, insight, skill sets, and the primary ability of care givers and the social environment to nurture and provide them a sense of safety, competency, and secure attachment.
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Mind Resilience is…
“Persistence”
“Bouncing Back”
“A Sense of Balance”
“Self-affirmations”
Resilience = strengths, skills, and resources that interrupt and prevent downward spirals, and enable and promote upward spirals.
—Jane Gillham, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, Swarthmore College
Core Concepts of Mind Resilience
- Having determination and persistence
- Demonstrating pride in activities
- Developing & evaluating alternative solutions
- Having the ability to achieve complete tasks
- Having empathy
- Giving back
- Helping out
- Knowing when to compromise
- Giving others the benefit of the doubt
- Seeking help when needed
- Having the ability to self-soothe and self-regulate
- Willingness to admit and learn from mistakes
- Accepting instruction and constructive criticism
- Having a sense of humor
- Believing that things can get better
- Being playful, creative, and willing to explore
- Experiencing joy in accomplisments
- Tolerating frustration
- Understanding how perception influences outcomes
- Being flexible and adapting to change
- Improvising when necessary
- Having spirituality and a sense of higher purpose
- Feeling that you are lovable
- Understanding that your life has value
- Dedication to self-improvement
- Appreciating cultural heritage and traditions
Discover how the Core Concepts of Mind Resilience Apply to Different Age Groups
