ResiliencyStrengthUnderStress.pptVIP

8 Traits of Resilient Families Commitment Time Together Respect Spirituality Connectedness Adaptability Communication Cohesion Resiliency:Strength Under Stress UW-Extension Family Living Families in Stress and Transition State Team Participants will: Define the concept of resiliency List traits of resilient families Identify strengths in a family they know Identify strategies to build resiliency in themselves and others We all have difficult times Families experience stress What are some typical, predictable sources of stress in family life across the age span? What might be an unexpected crisis? Stress comes from many sources Normal changes in our lives e.g., leaving home; birth of a child; getting older Unexpected events e.g., death of a loved one, job loss, severe illness, winning the lottery. Developments in the world around us e.g., poverty, crime, school violence, social and political trends Resiliency is the ability to Not only survive, but thrive! In order to remain strong, we must stretch ourselves and spring forward! Definitions of resiliency “The path a family follows as it adapts and prospers in the face of stress.” (Hawley and DeHaan, 2003) “Capacity to cultivate strengths to positively meet the challenges of life.” (Silliman, 1994) “Ability to bounce back from adversity” (Stuart, 2004) “Capacity to rebound from adversity strengthened and more resourceful” (Walsh,1998) What helps you be strong under stress? Think back to a rough time in your own life. What did you do that helped? (For example, talked to friends,) Now think about that rough time and identify what qualities were helpful in keeping you resilient. (For example, a sense of humor.) All families have strengths! Think of a family you know. What resiliency strengths do they have? What’s one area you think is not as strong? What could you do to help strengthen that area? Walsh’s Key Processes in Family Resilience: Belief System Resilient families: Make mea