Resilience, self-reliance and self-esteem are by-products of positive identity formation. Informed efforts of parents and teachers can establish, support and foster the psycho-social growth of children. To this end, Resilience and Self-Reliance is a must have, multi-functional desktop reference that includes (1) an informative and formational approach to student self-esteem, (2) administrator and teacher related practices, (3) end-of-chapter activities for personal and corporate use, (4) suggestions for SPRIG-time Sessions (Spiritual and Professional Reflection for Individual Growth), (5) plans for faculty in-service, and (6) parent outreach via reproducible pull outs and suggestions for independent or assembly use.
Resilience and Self-Reliance - Key Pieces in the Self-Esteem Puzzle