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Optimistic Voices Discusses Building Resilience in Children w/ Nicole

Optimistic Voices Discusses Building Resilience in Children w/ Nicole

Nicole Wilke, Ph.D.

Nicole Wilke, Ph.D.

Overcoming: What Scripture & Science Say About Resilience (Overcoming Adversity Through Resilience) 

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by  Nicole Wilke Ph.D.

As our cultural understanding of the impact of childhood trauma has deepened, it’s easy to overlook the extraordinary resilience that can grow from the soil of early adversity. Overcoming: What Science and Scripture Say About Resilience provides a his book presents a uniquely Christian perspective on resilience. The author explores adversity and trauma, laying the foundation for a deeper understanding of complex experiences. Overcoming emphasizes the power of relationships to buffer the negative impacts of adversity. It demonstrates how small acts of love and connection can make it easier for children to adapt and overcome hardships. With a strong emphasis on relationships, nine practical, relationship-centered strategies are offered to transform adversity into a catalyst for growth and resilience.

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