The Resilience Revolution Discovering Strengths in Challenging Kids: Discovering Strengths in Challenging Kids

Discover effective ways of connecting with youth at risk. In this inspiring resource, the authors focus on strength-based alternatives to punishment, including creative ways to develop trusting relationships, search for hidden potential, and instill purpose in students The Resilience Discovering Strengths in Challenging Kids focuses on giving at-risk youth the most important factor in their a positive adult connection. This positive connection helps youth build resilience, the ability to persevere through and recover from adversity. Larry Brendtro and Scott Larson use scientific research on resilience to reframe challenging behavior as pain-based behavior. The authors carefully describe practical strategies adults can use to help young people overcome their pain and develop resilience Building trust to meet the fundamental human need to belong Identifying innate talents and nurturing problem-solving skills Redefining "responsibility" to empower youth Instilling a sense of purpose and generosity toward others Explore strategies for integrating the Common Core State Standards for English language arts for grades 3-5 in this interdisciplinary resource, which focuses on areas of instruction, curriculum, assessment, and intervention Focuses on giving at-rick youth the most important factor in their success: a positive adult connection