Characteristics of Resilient Youth

  • Speaks up for themselves
  • Self-aware
  • Positive outlook
  • Can solve problems
  • Has a support system (peers or adults)
  • Asks for help when needed
  • Can name what they are feeling
  • Shows empathy
  • Able to live with uncertainty
  • Can describe personal goals
  • Has at least one safe adult role model or mentor
  • Has healthy coping skills for times of stress
  • Can say “no” to peer pressure
  • Has a sense of humor and can laugh at themselves
  • Desire to help others