Many people are familiar with the research showing that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are strongly predictive of later experiences of mental-health challenges and a whole host of other poor outcomes. But what about the experiences that strengthen our resilience?
A 2019 study looked at the childhood experiences involved in building resilience and experiences of wellbeing. They identified seven childhood experiences shared by resilient adults. Artist and therapist Lindsay Braman has illustrated the key findings so they’re super easy to read and share.
Of course if you missed out on these experiences in childhood, there’s still plenty you can do to build your resilience later. Humans are just so resourceful and creative, it’s amazing how many ways we can find strength.
Read more about the 7 Positive Childhood Experience associated with resilient adults here.
