Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis unveiled new Resiliency Florida resources Thursday to support students and parents to build resiliency at school and home.
The First Lady also announced a first-in-the-nation opportunity for Florida parents and grandparents to be in-school Resiliency Coaches to help students overcome challenges.
Parents and grandparents serving as Resiliency Coaches will be eligible for a $150 stipend upon completion of a one-hour training and a volunteering practicum in schools.
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Resiliency Coach training will be available to parents and grandparents this summer with practicum hours beginning in the fall of 2024.
“Resiliency is important for students to successfully navigate and overcome life’s obstacles,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “Florida parents, grandparents, teachers, and mentors will now have opportunities to coach and access to high-quality resources to lead important discussions with students about resiliency.”
Resiliency Florida is a first-in-the-nation initiative focused on reframing mental health education to focus on building resiliency skills including: grit, perseverance, gratitude, personal responsibility, decision-making, mentorship, self-awareness, problem-solving, empathy, citizenship, and honesty.
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As Resiliency Florida classroom teaching aids and recommended reading materials are introduced in schools, parents can access discussion guides to encourage family conversations and participate in their child’s resiliency education.
To access Resiliency Florida materials, visit the new Resiliency Florida website at: BuildResiliency.org.
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