Beginning in January 2005, the Ohio Department of Mental Health convened a workgroup of youth and family members to define resiliency for Ohio's children with mental health issues.
 

Definition

Resiliency is an innate capacity that when facilitated and nurtured empowers children, youth, and families to successfully meet life’s challenges with a sense of
self-determination, mastery, and hope.

Resiliency Powerpoint

Consensus Statement (pdf)

Resiliency Workgroup Summary: 11/09/2006 (pdf)

Resiliency Hierarchy (pdf)

Youth and Family Need Grid (pdf)

Overcoming Life Challenges Worksheet (pdf)

Bibliography (pdf)

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