Talk of resilience is everywhere these days, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. But what exactly is resilience? And is it something we're born with or something we can develop over time? What tools can we add to our toolkit to help fortify us for the challenges we all face in our lifetime?

"Peace doesn't mean the situation is fine, it meansI'm fine in the situation."

Meet Dr. Nefertiti B. Poyner. With more than two decades of experience in the fields of early care and education, adult resilience, and strength-based leadership practices, Dr. Poyner is a renowned teacher, author, and speaker. As a national trainer and early childhood specialist for the Devereaux Center for Resilient Children, she shares with us what muscles we can strengthen to build our resilience. She has authored several books, including "Building Your Bounce: Simple Strategies for a Resilient You," which offers valuable insights and practical tools to support adult resilience. 

In this episode you'll:

• Learn about protective factors and how they contribute to your resilience.
• Find out what to do when you feel like your rubber band is stretching so much it might break.
• Discover the keys to cultivating resilience .
• Learn how building strong relationships can be a powerful tool in fostering resilience, and find out what quality is way more important than quantity.
• Develop a strong sense of self to boost resilience and equip your children with the invaluable skill of self-awareness, empowering them to face adversity head-on.
• Find out why initiative matters.
• Gain insight into the role of awareness and control in resilience, and learn practical strategies to cultivate these skills .
• And so much more...

Learn more about Dr. Nefertiti Poyner:

Website
YouTube
Center for Resilient Children

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