Development and Importance of Child/Adolescent Resiliency
Problems faced by children and adolescents are mediated, not only by their social, family, and school environments, but also by skills that children possess: skills they can develop to overcome their difficulties. How is resiliency influenced by both internal and environmental factors, and how can children be aided to develop the skills of resilience? Why is resilience important to positive development in children and adolescents?
As you consider the characteristics of resiliency, how are the 5 c's of competency related to development of resilience in children?