Resilience
In Brief
Adapting well to adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress.
Quotes
“I am the master of my fate, the captain of my soul.” ~ W. Henley
“Only those who fail greatly can achieve greatly.” ~ Robert F. Kennedy
“The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.” ~ Japanese Proverb
“With a new day, comes new strength and new thoughts.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Resources
Websites
Apa.org
Centerforresilientchildren.org
Emeraldworks.com
Mindtools.com
Movies
Roma
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Atypical
42
They Will Have to Kill Us First
Wild
He Named Me Malala
Books
Emotional Resilience
~ H. Barry
Living Between Two Worlds
~ J. Hollis
The Art of Resilience
~ R. Edgley
Therapy Pros
Resilience is developed through discomfort. Exposure (facing fears) is key.
Therapy Cons
Extreme resilience can lead to becoming overly persistent with unattainable goals.
