A key component of how to ‘be well’ is developing resilience.

Resilience is defined as the ability to bounce back from adversity and it is explicitly taught at Waimea College in Ako. It is a necessary skill for coping with the ups and downs of life and one of the key ingredients of success. A number of things impact on a young person’s resilience, including their previous experiences, their sense of self, the coping strategies they have developed over time and their mindset. Resilience is especially important for teens given the enormous changes and challenges they face throughout adolescence.

To help your teen develop resilience, check out Coping skills, resilience and teenagers - ReachOut Parents