Growing Up Resilient

Growing Up Resilient examines the development of resilience in children and youth, emphasizing its critical role in mental well-being. Drawing on the latest research and theoretical frameworks, the book presents resilience as a multi-layered concept shaped by individual, family, and environmental factors. It provides practical insights for parents, educators, healthcare providers, social service professionals, and policymakers seeking to support young people in navigating challenges and building life skills that foster adaptability and recovery.

Key Features:

• Explores resilience across three levels: individual, family, and environment.
• Discusses individual factors including temperament, learning strengths, emotions, self-concept, thinking patterns, adaptive and social skills, and physical health.
• Examines family influences such as attachment, communication, family structure, parenting style, sibling relationships, and parental support and well-being.
• Highlights environmental contributions, including inclusion (gender, culture), socio-economic and social conditions, media influences, and access to education and healthcare.
• Provides practical tips and strategies at the end of each section to build resilience in children and youth.
• Offers a comprehensive, evidence-based resource for adults aiming to strengthen resilience in young people and promote lifelong coping skills.