Hello champs! Today we're going to unpack the thrilling world of resilience, guided by the brilliant insights of Schoon and Bartley (2008). They challenged the old-school idea that resilience is just a personality trait - a quality you're either born with or not. Instead, they blew open the doors to a more nuanced, more compassionate understanding. Ready to dive in? Let's roll!

Our dynamic duo, Schoon and Bartley, argued that resilience isn't just about how tough you are as a person. It's not like being born with blue eyes or curly hair - it's much more complex than that. In their view, resilience is influenced by a whole bunch of factors like social, cultural, and interpersonal ones. This is like saying being a good soccer player isn't just about how fast you run, but also about how well you understand the game, your teamwork, and your determination.

The real-world takeaway? By understanding these factors, we can stop blaming people for their struggles and start creating environments that help them bounce back from tough times.

So, what gives us this superpower to bounce back? Schoon and Bartley identified a few 'fountains of resilience'. Get ready, superheroes in training!

Being active in school - believing in your abilities, participating in extracurricular activities - increases your resilience. Think of it like the mental version of working out at the gym. By making schools more accessible and encouraging student engagement, we can flex our 'resilience muscles' and better handle life's challenges.