Building Resilience in Students

Here is a great article by Karen Hey-Sigmund, providing 20 research-based strategies on how to build resilience in our children. Click here

I don't think it's a coincidence that the first one is:

"Resilience needs relationships, 

not uncompromising independence.

Research tells us that it’s not rugged self-reliance, determination or inner strength that leads kids through adversity, but the reliable presence of at least one supportive relationship. In the context of a loving relationship with a caring adult, children have the opportunity to develop vital coping skills. The presence of a responsive adult can also help to reverse the  physiological changes that are activated by stress. This will ensure that the developing brain, body and immune system are protected from the damaging effects of these physiological changes. Anyone in the life of a child can make a difference – family, teachers, coaches – anyone."