What are the 5 most common psychological traits in resilient teens?

 

1. Presence of a charismatic adult in their lives
2. Social emotional competencies (anger management, conflict resolution, problem solving, ability to name and recognise one’s own and other’s emotions, ability to display empathy)
3. Sense of meaning, purpose and belonging
4. Optimistic self talk
5. Islands of competence 

SOURCE: Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Healthed Annual Women’s Health Update, Sydney 2010

Editor Dr Ramesh Manocha.