Philosophy Of Resilience

Philosophy of Resilience: Development of Individuals, Families, and Social Systems Resilience has a different meaning to different people. Personally, I view resilience as a preventative approach as a result of inflicted threats. The concept affects the entire ecosystem which is outlined by Urie Bronfenbrenner; from the individual to the Macrosystem. The determination of resilient practices depends on the context in which it occurs. Historically, resilience has been labeled as a deficit-based approach to overcoming adversity (Masten, 2001). Today, researchers and other professionals recognize resilience is more effective when applied through strengths-based approaches reassuring potential to “overcome” and “succeed”. Through “compassion” and “respect” resilience can be achieved.
It is important to note; resilience is a process rather than a linear occurrence. As shown through the ABC-X and Double ABC-X models, resilience is triggered by stress which in effect causes the process of restructuring to begin. The most important aspect of these models is adaption; how well affected populations overcome the stress process. The adaption of course is affected by other elements including resources and event