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A Strength-Based Approach To Assessing and Building Resiliency in High Risk Youth Presenter: Wayne Hammond, Ph.D. Resiliency Canada November 21, 2006 “ If we think we are fragile and broken, we will live a fragile, broken life. If we believe we are strong and wise, we will live with enthusiasm and courage. The way we name ourselves colors the way we live. Who we are is in our own eyes. We must be careful how we name ourselves.” Wayne Muller From Deficit to Resiliency The Deficit/Risk Model Historically, the social and behavioural sciences have followed a problem-focused