Question

Answer the following question in 150 - 200 words.

What are the essential building blocks of resilience?

Answer the following question in 25 to 30 words.

Explain any two building blocks of resilience.

Answer 1

According to the American Psychological Association, resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress such as family, health, etc. It is the act of 'bouncing back' in spite of barriers or setbacks. Resilience helps the person to recover from setbacks with the least negative consequences. Individuals who are resilience tend to:

1. Regain their confidence after a period of the emotional disturbance
2. They are able to maintain their psychological well-being. The types of resilience are physical, psychological, emotional, and community resilience.

According to Ann Masten, building blocks is 'ordinary magic', which involves behaviour that can be easily learned. The 7 C's of resilience are:

1. Competence - Competence is the ability or know-how to handle situations effectively. Competence is acquired through actual experience.
2. Confidence - True confidence is a strong belief in one's own abilities. Confidence is gained by demonstrating competence in real-life situations.
3. Connection - Family is the central force in an individual's life. Connections with other people, schools, and communities give the individual a sense of security that allows him/her to be independent and develop creative solutions.
4. Character - It refers to a clear sense of right and wrong and a commitment to integrity. An individual with a character has a strong sense of self-worth and confidence.
5. Contribution - An individual who understands the importance of personal contribution develops a sense of purpose that can motivate him/her, further leading to him/her psychological well-being.
6. Coping - A person who learns to cope effectively with stress is better prepared to overcome life's challenges.
7. Control - When an individual realizes that he can control the outcomes of his decisions and actions, he is more likely to know that he has the ability to bounce back.