Practical Skills for A More Resilient Family

A family-friendly refresher guide to strengthen resilience and connection at home.

This colorful, easy-to-use resource book helps families bring the We Are Resilient™ approach into daily life. Designed for those who have been trained, it serves as both a refresher and a shareable guide, it supports parents and caregivers in managing stress, improving communication, and building stronger, healthier relationships at home.

Inside you’ll find:

• An overview of the five dimensions of resilience and the core We Are Resilient™ framework

• A quick guide to Protective Patterns and Cultural Patterns—and how they may get in the way of connection

• Clear explanations of the Centering, Connecting, and Collaborating Skills, with research to support each practice

• Simple strategies to practice, model, and coach resilience with children, teens, and other family members

Perfect for parents, grandparents, and caregivers, this book is both a personal reminder of the skills that build resilience and a practical tool for sharing them across generations.

Ideal for: parents, grandparents, caregivers, and family advocates who have been trained in We Are Resilient™ and want a refresher, plus a resource for sharing concepts with children, teens, and other family members. Also helpful for individuals trained in the approach seeking to strengthen their personal well-being.