What contributes to a client’s concept of resilience?

The ability to adapt and bounce back from adversity is a central component of a client’s concept of resilience. Resilience encompasses more than just enduring hardship; it involves leveraging personal strengths and using coping strategies to manage and recover from challenges effectively. Individuals who demonstrate resilience often can navigate through difficult situations, learn from their experiences, and emerge stronger.

Resilience is built through various factors, including supportive relationships, a positive mindset, self-efficacy, and learned coping mechanisms. It is not about the absence of stressors or obstacles but rather the capacity to maintain psychological and emotional well-being in the face of them. This understanding aligns with the broader definition of resilience in psychological literature and social work practice, highlighting the importance of adaptive skills in overcoming life's adversities.