The power of resiliency

Project (Ed.S., School Psychology) -- California State University, Sacramento, 2010.Over the last 20 years, interest in the transformational power of resiliency, for individuals who have experienced adversity, has increased. Researchers from a variety of fields have studied this phenomenon and discovered that resilient individuals possess a variety of protective factors, such as having an easy-going temperament, maintaining a sense of purpose, and participating in supportive relationships with others. Research to complete the literature review was conducted by searching journal articles, reading books, researching websites, and listening to a professional speaker. A review of the literature found that resiliency could be developed and supported through a variety of internal and external factors. An interactive training workshop was developed for education professionals to inform them on the concept of resiliency, explore the recent resiliency research findings, and present specific strategies and techniques personnel can implement to promote and encourage resiliency in students.School Psycholog