Unlocking Resilience – How to help young people rise to the challenge
by Mike Rolls
Description
To support parents and educators in understanding the modern-day stressors affecting young people and to equip them with insightful, practical strategies to help students build and unlock their resilience — particularly in a world shaped by technology, comparison, and constant pressure.
Session outline:
The Myth: “They’re Not Resilient Anymore”
Challenging the outdated narrative. Offering a more helpful reframing that seeks to understand not to blame.
The Role of Language & Emotional Safety
Introducing resilient language swaps teachers/adults can use to create deeper connection and understanding.
Bridging the Gap: How to Actually Help
Practical insights on ways to show up for young people with an understanding of their contextual view of the world
Session outline:
The Myth: “They’re Not Resilient Anymore”
Challenging the outdated narrative. Offering a more helpful reframing that seeks to understand not to blame.
The Role of Language & Emotional Safety
Introducing resilient language swaps teachers/adults can use to create deeper connection and understanding.
Bridging the Gap: How to Actually Help
Practical insights on ways to show up for young people with an understanding of their contextual view of the world
Details
Audience
Teachers, faculty, wellbeing staff, parents
Duration
45 minutes - 60 minutes