May 25, 2023

Building Resilience: The 7 Cs

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Building Resilience: The 7 Cs

Center for Parent & Teen Communication

Building Resilience: The 7 Cs article and video explores the importance of fostering resilience in teenagers and provides practical strategies for parents to support their teen's development of this vital skill. It emphasizes that resilience is crucial for navigating the challenges and setbacks commonly experienced during adolescence. The 7 C's of Resilience Model discusses the characteristics of resilient teens, including confidence, competence, connection, character, contribution, coping, and control. It suggests various ways parents can promote resilience in their teens, such as fostering open communication, encouraging problem-solving skills, setting realistic expectations, and teaching healthy coping mechanisms. The article also highlights the significance of modeling resilience as a parent and creating a supportive and nurturing environment for teens to develop and grow.


Read this article and watch the video to learn strategies to help foster resilience in your teen, enabling them to navigate life's ups and downs more effectively.

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