Overcoming Challenges & Building Resilience Workbook

Use these workbook activities to help kids and young adults overcome challenges, struggles, and adversity. They will learn to build resilience and find success. This workbook includes activities to help kids develop confidence, improve peer connections, understand challenges they face, problem-solve, and empower themselves to make positive choices.

The goal is to help kids become strong and resilient, even when faced with challenges or setbacks along the way.

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Why Focus on Challenges & Resilience

Everyone faces setbacks and challenges in their lives, whether big or small. Examples might include struggling with school, having problems with a friend, not making a sports team, moving to a new school, and a variety of other challenges. By helping kids and young adults develop skills for these setbacks, they will be stronger and more resilient for the future.

Table of Contents

Informational Resources

• Educator Guide

• Educator Tips & Strategies

• Parent Letter

• Student Introduction

Strengths & Self-Worth

• All About Me

• Self Rating Scales

• My Strengths and Abilities

• What is Confidence?

• How Confidence Helps us Grow

• What Makes Me Unique

• Why I'm Worth It

• Why I'm Worth It Coloring Page

• BeYOUtiful

• Don't Let Others Dull Your Shine

Connections & Team Building

• People I Trust

• Where I Feel Safe

• Peer Interview

• Embracing Our Differences

• Activity: Two Truths and a Dream

• Activity: Secret Drawing

Personal Goals & Aspirations

• My Dreams & Aspirations

• Making Goals

• My Personal Goals

• Dear Future Me

Understanding Challenges

• What Are Challenges?

• Challenges Are Different for Everyone

• Everyone Reacts Differently

• Becoming Stronger

• Becoming Resilient

• Climbing the Mountain

Coping Strategies

• What are Coping Strategies?

• Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping Strategies

• Positive Thinking

• Deleting Negative Thoughts

• My Coping Strategies

• Practicing Coping Strategies

• Times to Use My Strategies

Dealing with Setbacks

• Embracing Feelings

• Using Coping Strategies

• Keeping a Positive Attitude

• Developing a Growth Mindset

• Bouncing Back

Learning to Problem-Solve

• Understanding Problems

• Using Problem-Solving Strategies

• Reflecting and Learning

Staying Safe and Healthy

• Healthy Relationships

• All About Peer Influence

• Healthy Habits

• Everybody is Unique

• Let's Talk About Mental Health

Empowering Each Other

• Let's Empower Ourselves

• I Can Change the World

• My Actions Matter

• People Who Overcame Challenges

• Activity: Making a Positive Poster

• Acts of Kindness

• Activity: Acts of Kindness Challenge

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Disclaimer: These resources and materials are for supplementary support/education purposes and not intended as a replacement for counseling, education, or other necessary supports. Educators, parents, counselors, and others who utilize these materials are encouraged to seek out additional support, as needed.

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