Becoming a Resiliency-Focused Provider to Support Positive Youth Development
One of the biggest predictors of success is having someone in your life that cares about you succeeding. As young people develop, they continue to adapt to life and even adversity in a way that helps them to grow. Oftentimes, we pathologize these adaptations while disregarding the power of resilience. Resilience is the ability to rebound and withstand disruptive life challenges. It involves dynamic processes which foster a positive adaptation in the context of a significant adversity.