2. There will be mountains to climb…
Building resilience 
There will be mountains to climb…

3. RESILIENCE IS... Re-sil·ience rəˈzilyəns/ noun 1.
the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness; grit.

4. But it is so much more than that...

5. RESILIENCE IS...
not just bouncing back but bouncing forward.

6. RESILIENCE IS...
having the ability to deal with what life throws your way.

7. Think about this:
Struggle is inevitable! Suffering is not.

8. RESILIENCE IS...
self-advocacy,
self-reliance, and
self-awareness.

9. RESILIENCE IS...
not giving up even if sometimes
you have to give in.

10. RESILIENCE IS...
adapting to new circumstances.

11. RESILIENCE IS...
getting back up after being knocked down.

12. RESILIENCE IS...
finding strength in weakness.

13. RESILIENCE IS...
seeking out support.

14. RESILIENCE IS...
being okay with not always being okay.

15. RESILIENCE IS...
learned, practiced, and can be developed by each one of us.

16. Class Discussion:
-Who are the resilient people in your life? What “mountains” have they climbed?
-When have you shown true grit?
-What kinds of events have been stressful for you?
-How are you impacted/affected by stress?
-What strategies do you use to manage stressful situations or experiences?
-Who do you reach out to for support in working through tough times?