SchoolTV - Academic Care and Wellbeing

Resilience

Resilience is one of those skills that all kids need. It refers to their ability to cope and adapt in situations when confronted with challenges such as adversity, trauma, tragedy, or even stress. It is essential to their mental health and wellbeing as part of their journey to adulthood. It is a skill that can be learned from an early age through the support of an adult role model.

Being resilient does not mean your child won't experience any difficulties but it will better equip them to manage those situations. Over-protective parenting can be viewed as being unhelpful towards the building of resilience. Encouraging children to take healthy risks will help them trust their capacity to deal with uncomfortable situations and increase their capacity for courage.

“There is no such thing as a perfect parent. However, research shows that one of the most important protective factors in the lives of young people, is a close relationship with a supportive adult.”

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will gain an understanding of how to support their child’s behaviour to help them adapt and build resilience. You may also be interested in taking a look at the positive parenting publication on School TV which highlights how the best-adjusted children are often reared by parents who find a way to combine warmth and sensitivity with clear behavioural expectations. 

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback. 

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to this month's edition.

Ms Anne Hodkinson | College Psychologist