Grade 3 Lisa Ford Resilience Sessions

Last week we were very lucky to have an experienced clinical psychologist, Lisa Ford run some resilience sessions with our Grade Three students.

These sessions looked at strategies we can use when faced with social anxieties/difficulties around friendships.  Lisa explained the differences between someone being mean and bullying behaviour.  Remembering that bullying behaviour is targeted and repetitive whereas a negative comment (although not acceptable) is someone being mean at that moment.

Students worked through role plays and scenarios to help build their social skills and strategies when dealing with these issues.

What is Resilience? Resilience is a child's ability to cope with challenges, adapt to change and bounce back from setbacks.

What are the benefits? Building resilience helps children develop confidence, problem solving skills and emotional strength.

Resilience enables children to handle everyday stresses,  recover from difficulties, and approach new situations with a positive and determined mindset.

Well done Grade 3!