Resilience Building - Strengthening Your Ability to Thrive

Resilience building involves developing coping skills, adaptability, and positive mindset to effectively overcome challenges and bounce back from adversity.

Resilience Building FAQ

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What does it mean to build resilience?

This means having the skills you need to cope with life's challenges and feel better in tougher times – it's also called building resilience. This might sound difficult, but the chances are you already manage challenges well in many areas of your life, no matter how big or small.

How can you build resilience?

Whether you're going through a tough time now or you want to be prepared for future challenges, you can build resilience by: Finding a sense of purpose can help you find meaning in life's challenges. Instead of being discouraged by your problems, with a defined purpose, you'll be more motivated to learn from past experiences and keep going.

What does it mean to be resilient?

Being resilient doesn’t mean that a person won’t experience difficulty or distress. People who have suffered major adversity or trauma in their lives commonly experience emotional pain and stress. In fact, the road to resilience is likely to involve considerable emotional distress.

What are the building blocks of resilience?

Some building blocks of resilience are factors that are largely beyond one’s control, such as greater income and education and having supportive environments. Some are things you can do in your daily life, such as exercise, hobbies and activities, and getting adequate sleep.

Why is resilience important?

It also helps us adapt in times of adversity to manage sources of stress and possible trauma. without experiencing a significant impact on our wellbeing. On this page you will find a reflective activity about wellbeing and resilience as well as links to other guidance which can help build resilience and support your wellbeing

How do you build resilience?

Other facets might take more time to develop, such as nourishing supportive relationships, building skills for tolerating distress and regulating emotions, meditation, incorporating spirituality or religion and practicing less self-criticism and more self-compassion. You can start building resilience immediately. Here are some tips.

How can I support my wellbeing & build resilience skills?

Support your wellbeing and build resilience skills through our free workshops. Available for youth and adults. Resilience building activities for adults, ages 19+, to help support your overall wellbeing and deal with feelings of stress and anxiety.