Risk factors can lead to adversity. Protective factors can lead to resilience. We've learned that ACEs are common. So is resilience! We know that the research on ACEs is FACT, but the statistics about outcomes are not necessarily a person's FATE! In other words, just because a person has experienced many ACEs does not mean they are destined for poor health outcomes. 

Please view ALL of the following resources about resilience. Then choose how you would like to complete your discussion post from the options listed below.

We Can Prevent ACEs

The Science of Resilience

Benevolent Childhood Experiences.pdf 

The Orchid and the Dandelion Theory

7-Protective-Factors-that-Promote-Childrens-Resilience.pdf 

A devotional (informal writing) A View of Resilience through the Lens of Faith.pdf 

 

In response to the resource, students may choose to: 

A: Submit typed post providing the following:

(1) Provide a brief (1-2 paragraph) summary of the resources

(2) Share 3 things that you learned about resilience and protective factors

(3) Additional questions that you have regarding the information

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

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