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The Resilience Project
Resilience is the ability to call upon inner resources to cope with stress in a healthy way and “bounce back” to go on with life. If you work with children and youth who have had difficult life experiences, you can help them rebuild resilience with tools designed to promote a better sense of well-being. Our Brainy Resilience Tools help children and youth learn about handling emotions with healthy responses while feeling self-confident and capable. They were developed using information from diverse fields of knowledge such as neuroscience and understanding of the trauma exposed brain, child development and learning, as well as occupational therapy and mental and physical health.
IMPORTANT: These tools are NOT a substitute for professional mental health services for treating trauma. Ask the counselor how they can be used to supplement professional intervention.
watch THE RESILIENCE PROJECT VIDEO
DR. DIANE KARTHER below
Strength Keeper
Teaches positive self-image, self-confidence, and self-efficacy
I Care for My Body Mats
Teaches healthy body care choice for nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
Youth - My Plan for a Healthy Body
Ashland Brainy Resilience Game
Teaches empathy, social decision-making, and self-direction. A board game where players draw a card and respond to social situations. Download all the pieces below.
Tools for Calming Emotions
These tools can be combined into kits to provide for caregivers, children, and youth. The following can also be added: fidgets, squeeze balls, drawing and art materials, open-ended journals, and children’s literature on emotions and handling difficult topics. Permission is granted to download all tools, however, all reprints must contain the author, source, and copyright information.
Tools For Youth
Wipe Away the Feelings - An easy way to illustrate feelings and work through them. Wipe Away The FeelingsAssembly Instructions
Calming Tip Keychain – A diverse way to reach a state of calm. Youth Calming Cards - Solution card to managing high emotions.
Tools For Elementary
Below are exercises that adult caregivers can administer to help children get control of their feelings on their own.Calming Toolkit (Preschool to Elementary)
My Calming Toolkit Brochure Calming Cube GameCalming Cube Game InstructionsFeelings Wheel - Used for younger children to decide their current feelings.
Tools for Adults/Caregivers
Caregiver GuideLearn how resilience works with simple brain functioning and self-care tips for adults.
Download Ashland Brainy Resilience Project Took Kit Care Givers Guide
Beach Ball Focus Fun
Teaches participants how to handle emotions, focus attention, and have rhythmic motor activity to begin calming.Download Beach Ball Focus Fun Guide
Wipe Out FeelingsThese help adults use a step-by-step approach to teach children what to do when feelings arise and how to resolve conflicts with others. Wipe Out Feelings Form
Wipe out Feelings Self-Regulation Instructions
Resilient Conversation CardsThese cards are used for talking with children in meaningful ways about difficult topics.
Download Resilient Conversation Cards
Core Concepts for Building Resilient Children
Resilience Booster: Tips for Parents
Additional Adult/Caregiver Resources
Back to School Toolkit from Mental Health America
A Caregiver's Guide to Child Trauma
Say "No" to Drugs as a First Treatment for Child Problems
Choosing Who Interacts with Your Children
Helpful Websites for Grief and Loss
Resources on Child Trauma and Trauma Informed Practice
Tips for Parents: Helping Preschool-Age Children Following a Trauma
Tips for Parents: Helping School-Aged Children Following a Trauma
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