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Increasing Resilience

▪ Making Connections: Start thinking about what might

interest you - from rock climbing, the gym, dance, football or

skateboarding to art and design, drama, computer

programming, gaming, animals, gardening, hair and makeup or

music.

The more you get involved in, the better connections you will

create. And the better your connections, the better you will

feel.

▪ Experiences: Build up your confidence in

doing things. Ask someone you trust to help

you find and try new experiences. The more

experiences you have, the more confident you’ll

feel.

▪ Knowing strengths: Speak to someone you trust about

helping you to build up a clear picture of your strengths. Use

our Strengths & Difficulties cards to help.

▪ Accept & manage difficulties: Don’t let your difficulties

become a barrier to you achieving well and feeling great. Ask

for help in finding ways to minimise any difficulties you have.

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