Building rings of resilience

Comprehensive Healthcare is committed to helping build vibrant communities. One way we do this is by sharing ways that people can become stronger together through their connections, which makes our communities more resilient. This idea of resilience refers to the ability to withstand or recover quickly from challenges or difficulties. When we build resilience within ourselves and those connected to us, we become stronger which positively impacts our communities.

We can think of this concept like the internal rings of a tree trunk. These rings of the tree illustrate the years of life the tree has devoted to building its strength. Like the tree, when we have our essential needs met such as fresh air, clean water, a safe home, families who love us, a sense of purpose and connections within our communities, then we are stronger – we are more resilient. This strength helps us face the challenges and difficulties we experience as part of life. Like a tree in the wind, we may bend and stretch as we experience the adversities of life, but thanks to our strong core – our resilience – we don’t break. We bounce back. Teaching, learning, and practicing resiliency skills leads to better outcomes for us, our families and our communities.

We’ve outlined these rings of resilience here as a way to reflect on our own resilience and discover areas of strength and opportunities for growth.