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What exactly needs to be developed to become resilient?

Many agree there are different levels of resilience to be expected at different ages and even in different fields.

For example training on military resilience is very different from how we would discuss it with teens. This course will introduce concepts for variations and provide links to additional information.

For now, we are going to begin with the idea of the 7 Cs mentioned by Coach Reese. Here they are again in case you missed them: Confidence, Competence, Connection, Character, Contribution, Coping, Control.

These seven concepts really summarize where we need to focus our attention to become stronger in certain areas of our lives.

The students will be developing their personal research focusing on one or more of these areas.

You might consider researching along with them. Where do you think you might work a bit more on skills for bouncing back?

It is essential for our well-being to cultivate and maintain healthy relationships. Benefits of healthy relationships include:

1. Emotional Support: Our friends, family, and acquaintances give us the supportive network we need. We can share joys, sorrows, and challenges together. Emotional support from loved ones helps us navigate life's ups and downs.
2. Personal Growth: Relationships offer opportunities for personal growth and self-reflection. Interacting with others helps us develop empathy, understanding, and emotional intelligence.
3. Health and Happiness: Healthy relationships contribute to overall well-being. We can have increased happiness, reduced stress levels, and improved mental and physical health.

Please think of your relationships. Please take a minute to journal the benefits you gain from people in your life.

Fight, Flight, and Freeze are the three basic ways that our bodies respond to threats.

Your brain might decide that fighting the danger is best. For example, if you are faced with an unfriendly animal, you might yell or throw things at it to try to get it to go away. You might have learned to wave your arms and stomp your feet. You’re trying to prove that you are the bigger threat so the animal will leave you alone!

Sometimes, flight is the best option. Your brain wants to get you out of a dangerous situation quickly. This could mean physically running away from something scary, but it could also mean avoiding something that you find intimidating. For example, maybe it means not raising your hand in class because you’re scared you’ll get the answer wrong in front of others.

The last “F” stands for freeze. Sometimes, your brain can’t make a decision. Instead of fighting or running from the danger, you freeze up. You might have a hard time speaking or yelling, your mouth might go dry, or you might feel faint or lightheaded.

Social and cultural awareness are important. Here’s why:

1. Making Friends And Feeling Happy: When we learn about and respect how others live, it's like friendship magic! Kindness and respect help us make more friends and have fun together.
2. Peace And Teamwork: If everyone understood and respected each other's ways, there would be less fighting and more teamwork. This teamwork helps us solve big problems like protecting the planet, and that's super important for the future.
3. Learning And Adventure: Learning about different cultures is like going on an exciting adventure. It makes us smarter and more creative while making the world more interesting.
4. Future Jobs: Many future jobs will involve working with people from all over the world. Understanding their cultures and ways of doing things can help you succeed. Always remember to be curious and respectful about the amazing uniqueness in our world!