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By Kathy Gatten
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Training Objectives
Learn the concept and definitions of resiliency Examine why it is important to study resiliency as an
educatorReview a snapshot of risks students faceDiscuss current resiliency researchLearn specific strategies to develop and support resiliency
in your students
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Discussion: 1
How would you describe someone who is resilient?
How do individuals develop resilient qualities?
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Resiliency is Catching On
Military: Army“…to not only bounce back, but to thrive under challenging
conditions.” – Brigadier Cornum
Business: IBM“The ability of an organization’s business operations to
rapidly adapt and respond…”
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Resiliency DefinedA pattern of positive adaptation in the context of past or
present adversity (Wright & Masten, 2005).
A set of inner resources, social competencies, and cultural strategies that permit individuals to not only survive, but recover, or even thrive after stressful events, but also to draw from the experience to enhance subsequent functioning (Stanton-Salazar & Spina, 2000).
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Resiliency Defined (cont.)Resilience in childhood is defined as typical development
in the face of adverse circumstances that propel others to deleterious outcomes (Deater-Deckard, Ivy, & Smith, 2005).
Resilience itself could be seen as the process of, capacity for, or outcome of successful adaptation in the face of challenging or threatening circumstances (Veselksa, Geckova, Orosova, Gajdosova, van Dijk, & Reijneveld, 2008).
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Why Study Resiliency?
Children face adversity and are at riskWide variety of outcomes
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Risks Students Face in CAPoverty
A child is born into poverty every 5 minutes1,591,295 children or 17.3% live in poverty (below $22,050
for a family of 4)6.6% live in extreme poverty (below one-half of poverty
dollar amount)…. increased to 8% in 2009 (http://datacenter.kidscount.org)
Abuse A child is abused or neglected every 6 minutes
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Risks Students Face in CAJuvenile Arrests
231,735 arrests in 200815,240 living in juvenile residential facilities
FirearmsA child or teen is killed by gunfire every 20 hours
Academic Challenges77% of 4th graders are below grade level in reading70% of 4th graders are below grade level in math6.5% of 16 to 19 year olds are not enrolled in school and not
high school graduates -Children’s Defense Fund (www.childrensdefense.org)
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“Shifting the balance or tipping the scales from vulnerability to resilience may happen as a result of one person or one opportunity.” - F. Benard
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How Does Resiliency Work?How do children “make it”?
RisksProtective FactorsAssets
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Background of Resiliency ResearchUnderstand, prevent, and treat mental health problemsUnderstand the etiology of mental illness, schizophrenia,
and conditions such as autismEvaluate consequences of major threats to development
such as premature birth or traumaIn this process, researchers recognized unexpectedly
positive adaptation or recovery after adversity in the lives of the young people they studied
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Resiliency ResearchResiliency Theory
First Wave: Identify the Characteristics Internal/External Qualities Development of 40 Developmental Assets (www.Search-Institute.org)
Second Wave: Attain the Qualities Resiliency Model: Interaction between life prompts and protective
factors
Third Wave: Concept of Resilience Motivational energy Closer look at prevention and intervention
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Resiliency Research (cont.)Fourth Wave: Integrative
Looks at genes and their role in resilience developmentExamines gene and environmental associations
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Developmental Assets (ages 12-18) External AssetsSupport:
Family SupportPositive Family CommunicationOther Adult RelationshipsCaring NeighborhoodCaring School Climate Parent Involvement in Schooling
EmpowermentCommunity Values YouthYouth as ResourcesService to Others Safety
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Discussion: 2
Which, if any, of these assets surprised you?
Which of these assets would you like to focus more on developing in your students? What are some strategies you could begin to implement?
Need suggestions? Go to: http://www.search-institute.org
External Developmental Assets
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Developmental Assets (ages 12-18, cont.)
External AssetsBoundaries & Expectations
Family Boundaries School BoundariesNeighborhood BoundariesAdult Role ModelsPositive Peer InfluenceHigh Expectations
Constructive Use of TimeCreative ActivitiesYouth ProgramsReligious CommunityTime at Home
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Developmental Assets (ages 12-18, cont.)
Internal AssetsCommitment to Learning
Achievement MotivationSchool EngagementHomeworkBonding to SchoolReading for Pleasure
Positive ValuesCaringEquality and Social Justice IntegrityHonestyResponsibilityRestraint
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Developmental Assets (ages 12-18, cont.)
Internal AssetsSocial Competencies
Planning and Decision Making Interpersonal CompetenceCultural CompetenceResistance SkillsPeaceful Conflict Resolution
Positive IdentityPersonal PowerSelf-esteemSense of PurposePositive View of Personal Future
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Discussion: 3
Which, if any, of these assets surprised you?
Which of these assets would you like to focus more on developing in your students? What are some strategies you could begin to implement?
Need suggestions? Go to: http://www.search-institute.org
Internal Developmental Assets
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How Many Experience Each Asset?External Assets below 30%
Positive Family CommunicationCaring School ClimateParent Involvement in SchoolingCommunity Values YouthYouth as ResourcesAdult Role Model (27%)Creative Activities
Internal Assets below 30%Reading for Pleasure
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Percent in school reporting feeling safe or very safe
Cha
nge
in S
AT
-9 (
NP
R)
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Percent in school reporting caring relations at school
Cha
nge
in S
AT
-9 (
NPR
)
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Percent in school reporting high expectations at school
Cha
nge
in S
AT
-9 (
NPR
)
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Percent in school reporting meaningful participation in community
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nge
in S
AT
-9 (
NPR
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Percent in school reporting sadness/hopelessness
Cha
nge
in S
AT
-9 (
NPR
)
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Resiliency ResearchResiliency Theory
First Wave: Identify the Characteristics Internal/External Qualities Development of 40 Developmental Assets
Second Wave: Attain the Qualities Resiliency Model: Interaction between life prompts and protective
factors
Third Wave: Concept of Resilience Motivational energy Still opposing views
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StressorsAdversity
Risks
Individual & Environmental
Protective Factors
Disruption Reintegration
Dysfunctional Reintegration
Reintegration to Comfort Zone (Homeostasis)
Reintegration with
Resiliency
Reintegrationwith Loss
(Maladaptation)
Adapted from Richardson, Neiger, Jensen & Kumpfer, 1990
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Key Points in Resiliency ModelWhen individuals experience adversity, they also
experience protective factors These internal and external protective factors buffer the
effects of adversityWithout protective factors, some individuals experience
maladaptive coping mechanisms such as substance abuse, loss of self-worth, or an increase in risky behaviors
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Resiliency Model MessagesAdversity can lead to a variety of outcomesBoth internal and external factors in the environment are
critical for building resiliency
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Mitigate Risk Factors in the Environment
Build Resiliency in the Environment
Henderson & Milstein, 1996
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Mitigate/Lesson Risk Factors in the Environment
What are some ways you can increase and support connections between students and persons or activities?
Increase Pro-Social Bonding
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Keep and encourage family members to be involved. Communicate regularly with family members regarding positive behaviors/academic performance.
Consciously care and connect with students regularly and positively
Support students to be involved with some of the many before, after, and in-school activities
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Provide opportunities for cooperative peer-to peer interactions through teaching strategies and/or school programs
Promote sharing of responsibilities, service to others, required helpfulness
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Mitigate/Lesson Risk Factors in the Environment
What are some examples of how you can effectively set boundaries/rules in the classroom?
Set Clear, Consistent Boundaries
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Norms, rules, and policies are communicated clearly and regularly
Involve students in rule setting and consequences as appropriate
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Mitigate/Lesson Risk Factors in the Environment
What are some life skills you value as important to model for your students or include in your curriculum development?
Teach Life Skills
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Provide ongoing instruction in life skills appropriate to developmental tasks such as goal setting, identifying and expressing positive and negative feelings
Integrate and support the following skills: assertiveness, healthy conflict resolution, cooperation, good decision making and effective problem solving
Model and discuss healthy stress management techniques
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Build Resiliency in the Environment
What are some ways you can demonstrate caring and support toward your students?
Provide Caring and Support
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Provide unconditional positive regard and encouragement
Notice all students, draw out those who may not readily participate, and intervene when necessary
Remark on strengths and coping mechanisms
Provide a variety of ways for students to be recognized and rewarded
Reward random acts of kindness
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Build Resiliency in the Environment
What do you say or do that communicates your high expectations to your students?
Set and Communicate High Expectations
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Develop cooperative teaching strategies
Focus on both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation based on age and interest
Place responsibility for learning on the students through active participation
Communicate that the schoolwork is important, you are confident it can be done, and you will not give up on them.
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Build Resiliency in the Environment
What are some strategies you use to encourage and increase participation with your students?
Provide Opportunities for Meaningful Participation
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Allow and encourage students to participate in class or school decisions..
Provide opportunities to help other students through cooperative learning, peer helping or providing service to others.
Support students in taking on new challenges in and outside of the classroom.
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Resiliency ResearchResiliency Theory
First Wave: Identify the Characteristics Internal/External Qualities Development of 40 Developmental Assets
Second Wave: Attain the Qualities Resiliency Model: Interaction between life prompts and protective
factors
Third Wave: Concept of Resilience Motivational energy Still opposing views
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3rd Wave: Concept of ResilienceMotivational Energy Required
What triggers resilience: sources of strength
Other Areas ConsideredPromotion of interventions such as protective processesFocus on promoting competence and wellness
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4th Wave: Integrative ApproachAssimilate older work: using new technology and
integrative studies across multiple levels of analysis
Define positive adaptation at cellular or neural levels
Look at gene-environment interactions and how they influence adaptive behavior
Considers the many other additional systems involved in resilience beyond the individual and the immediate environment such as ecosystems, computer, communication, health care, and political systems.
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Prominent Research StudiesLongitudinal Study in Kauai (Werner, 1995 & 1996)
698 individuals born in 1955, followed through age 32
1/3 high risk (poverty, perinatal stress, family discord, divorce, parental alcoholism, or mental illness)
2/3 developed serious learning or behavior problems by age 10 or delinquency records, mental health problems or pregnancies by age 18.
1/3 competent adults (who had experienced 4 or more risk factors)
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Kauai (cont.)Protective Factors within the Individual
Infancy and Early Childhood Temperaments that elicit positive responses: active, affectionate,
cuddly, good-natured Developed coping patterns: autonomy and ability to ask for help
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Good problem solving and communication skills Not gifted, but used talents effectively Figure out strategies for coping with adversity, either through
their own efforts or reaching out to others for help
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Kauai (cont.)Protective Factors within the Individual (cont.)
Adulthood Sought compatible environments: school, work, military Found own “niche”
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Kauai (cont.)Protective Factors within the Family
Close bond with one person—grandparents or siblingsHeld religious beliefs that provided stability and meaningBoys: household with structure and rules; encouragement of
emotional expressivenessGirls: emphasis on risk taking and independence; reliable
support from female caregiver
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Kauai (cont.)Protective Factors Within the Community
Rely on peers and elders for emotional supportSeek out others for counsel and comfort in times of crisisTeachers played a critical role
All resilient high-risk children in this study could point to at least one teacher who was an important source of support
Teachers listened, challenged, and rooted for them
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Summary of Kauai FindingsClusters of protective factors—internal and external
Individual Temperament Skills and Values Sought out Emotional Support Supportive Adults One Teacher Choose Compatible Life Opportunities
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Research Studies (cont.)Longitudinal Study in Chicago
1539 individuals born around 1940, followed through age 24; low income, minority children
Key Result Educational attainment prevents unwanted health outcomes
(reduces smoking, substance abuse, depression)
Project Competence 205 individuals, 3rd-6th grades, followed over 10 yearsKey Result
If reasonable good resources are present, competence outcomes are generally good, even in the context of severe stressors
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Research Studies (cont.)Isle of Wight
571 individuals, ages 9 and 10 in 1964; followed through adolescence Prevalence and pattern of handicaps during the last 50 years with
marked changes in social and material conditions
Isle of Wight (follow-up study, child abuse, 1998-2000)378 of original group, ages 42-46 Key Results
Good quality relationships across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood important for well-being
Factors for resiliency included having one caring parent, positive peer relationships, stability of adult love relationships
Positive attachment throughout life support resilience
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Additional Findings
Foster ChildrenAcademically successful (education beyond high school)
possessed several internal and external protective factors; involved in community service (Hass & Graydon, 2009)
Youth OffendersInternal and external protective factors decreases recidivism
(Carr & Vandiver, 2001)
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Let’s check our own level of resiliency…
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Relationships“When powerful relationships are established
between teachers and students, these relationships frequently can transcend the economic and social disadvantages that afflict communities and schools alike in inner city and rural areas.” -Cummins, 1996
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Power of Relationships
“Resilience rests, fundamentally, on relationships.”-Luthar, 2006
“The importance of relationships for human resilience has been noted in every major review of resilience…”
-Masten & Obradovie, 2008
“It is obvious that children will work harder and do things---even odd things like adding fractions---for people they love and trust.” -Noddings, 1988
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Promoting Resiliency in SchoolsClassroom Interventions
Practice empathyHelp all students feel welcome and appreciatedDevelop realistic expectationsDiscuss the role of mistakes in learningDevelop responsibility and compassionTeach students how to solve problems and make decisionsUse discipline to promote self-discipline
-Brooks & Goldstein (2001)
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Resources for TeachersWebsites
www.search-institute.orgwww.cdl.org
Free Newsletters from the Search InstituteYouthSense: a resource for people who work with children
and teensThe Asset Champion: inspiring stories from community
initiatives around the worldInsights and Evidence: latest research findings
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Resources for Teachers (cont.)
Books“Fostering Resilience,” by Martin Krovetz“Resiliency: What we Have Learned,” by Bonnie Bernard“Understanding and Managing Children’s Classroom
Behavior”, by Sam Goldstein and Robert Brooks
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Resources for ParentsWebsites
www.raisingresilientkids.comwww.search-institute.orgwww.dosomething.org
Books“Raising Resilient Children: Fostering Strength, Hope and
Optimism in Your Child” by Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein.
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Any Questions?
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