Building Resilience in Children
Resilience isn’t about avoiding challenges - it’s about learning to bounce back from them. In today’s fast-paced, pressure-filled world, helping children develop this vital skill has never been more important.
Building Resilience in Children
📅 Tuesday Nov 25th at 6.30pm
Lifetime Access to Recording Available Afterwards
Every child faces challenges, from everyday frustrations to major life changes... but what determines whether they bounce back or struggle to cope is their resilience.
Resilience is not something children are simply born with; it’s a set of emotional and cognitive skills that can be nurtured through relationships, guidance and practice. In today’s world, where children face increasing social pressures, academic demands and uncertainty, helping them develop emotional strength and coping skills is more important than ever.
Research shows that resilient children experience better mental health, stronger social connections and greater academic engagement. They are also less likely to develop anxiety or depression in adolescence and adulthood (Werner & Smith, 2001; Masten, 2018). By learning to manage setbacks, regulate emotions and draw on supportive relationships, children can develop the confidence and flexibility they need to thrive.
Who should attend?
- Parents and carers of children aged 4-12yrs who want to help their children cope better with challenges, frustration and change
- Primary school teachers, SNAs and SEN coordinators looking to foster emotional wellbeing and resilience in their classrooms
- Professionals who work with children or families, including youth workers, social care workers and social workers, who want practical, evidence-based tools to build children’s coping skills and confidence
- If you support children who struggle with frustration, perfectionism, low confidence or emotional overwhelm, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to help them build inner strength and thrive through adversity
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the key protective factors that contribute to resilience in children, including emotional regulation, supportive relationships and problem-solving skills
- Recognise the signs of low resilience, such as difficulty coping with setbacks, avoidance of challenges and negative self-talk
- Apply evidence-based strategies to strengthen resilience, including helping children manage emotions, develop growth mindsets, and build perseverance and optimism
- Evaluate how to create environments that nurture resilience - through connection, encouragement and consistent emotional support both at home and in the classroom
Remember: resilience is not about avoiding difficulty but learning to navigate it with confidence and hope!
With the right support, every child can develop the skills to recover from setbacks, embrace challenges and grow stronger from experience.
If there’s a child in your family, classroom or care who tends to give up easily, becomes overwhelmed or struggles to manage frustration, make sure to book this webinar so you can be that supportive adult who helps them build resilience that lasts a lifetime.
What you’ll receive
- CPD Certificate
- Copy of worksheets and summary slides
- Lifetime access to the recording and all materials
Your Instructor
Dr Lorraine Lynch is the Clinical Director of the Child Psychology Institute (CPI). She holds a Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology from London Metropolitan University (LMU) and is accredited by the HCPC and BPS. Her research thesis was based on the lived experience of children with Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) from the perspective of their parents. During her doctorate training, she completed placements in the private sector working on breastfeeding advocacy and support, and also within the NHS (Kidderminster Hospital, Birmingham) working on the promotion of digital health solutions. Dr Lorraine has won numerous awards within the social innovation and enterprise space, receiving a Social Entrepreneurs Ireland award in 2014, Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers Award in 2021 and Network Ireland 'Power Within Champion' Award in 2022. Dr Lorraine is also the author of two books designed to promote children’s wellness - #100happydays4kids and Closing Saor’s Day.
Her most important role is a mother to three smallies, who serve as a constant reminder of how much potential exists within each child.
“Even the tallest trees always begin as a seed.” A. J. Darkholme