Growing Resilience in a Changing World

Growing Resilience in a Changing World

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Discussion Questions How do we know someone is resilient? [Share examples] What is one thing we didn’t know about resilience that we learned today?

How might the language we use grow resilience in the children and families we serve? What phrases could we add to our communication?

What is our program doing currently to build resilience in the children and families we serve?

Optional Activity: Experiences in Close Relationships Scale

Attachment

Discussion Questions Our attachment style impacts the way we think about relationships throughout our life. How have we seen ‘attachment in action’? How did this look different in small children vs. teenagers vs. adults?

What is one thing we learned about attachment today?

How are we already addressing attachment in our work? What are some small changes we can make to better build resilience through attachment in our program?

How can we help parents and primary caregivers see the connection between attachment and resilience and better understand the important role they play?

We know caregivers' well-being matters. How are we currently supporting our caregivers? How can we do this better?

Reflect on your own attachment style. How do you think this has impacted your relationships? Your work?

Discussion Questions What is one thing we could start doing to build resilience in the children and families we serve?

What is one thing I can do to increase my own resilience?

We know that healthy teams are more effective.

How can we build resilience in our team?

Attachment Resources Using research on adversity and attachment, explore what a history of adversity might look like, how it shapes a child’s expectations for what arelationship is, and how our longterm nurture can successfully carry that child into adulthood.

No matter a child’s history, there is always hope for an improved wellbeing through relationship.

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