Handbook of resilience in children

by Sam Goldstein

<p>Today’s children face a multitude of pressures, from the everyday challenges of life to the increasing threats of poverty, exploitation, and trauma. Central to growing up successfully is learning to deal with stress, endure hardships, and thrive despite adversity. Resilience – the ability to cope with and overcome life’s difficulties – is a quality that can potentially be nurtured in all young people.</p><p><p>The second edition of the <i>Handbook of Resilience in Children</i> updates and expands on its original focus of resilience in children who overcome adversity to include its...