Patricia Julianelle Brandy Sincyr Courtney Smith 1
Might as well jump! 2
Resilience is jumping “Fostering Resilience, Opportunities and Growth.” Where are you? What gets your frog jumping? 3
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Fight or Flight brain vs. Thinking brain 5 Prefrontal cortex frog Amygdala frog
We loooove resilient people! Social competence Good problem-solving Self-aware Sense of purpose and belief in bright future 6
PJ’s Resilience Rules Resilience is the rule, not the exception. Close to 70% of youth growing up in the most challenging, high-risk conditions develop resilience and lead successful lives. It’s not in the genes. Resilient people are not super human. You can launch a frog! 7
Fostering resilience is a process, not a program. Believe in the potential of each person. Focus on listening. Provide opportunities for real participation and contribution. 8
The NAEHCY show Celebrating 26 seasons Our guests today: Brandy Sincyr!!!! Courtney Smith!!!! 9
Go forth and LAUNCH! 10
Research sources Ann Masten, Ph.D. University of Minnesota Institute of Child Development. American Psychological Association. “The Road to Resilience.” Resilience in Action. 11