Bringing a Resilience Perspective to Children in the Child Welfare System: A Curriculum for Caregivers

Smith, Gabriel Tobin; LeBuffe, Paul A.; Alleyne, Deborah; Mackrain, Mary; Likins, Linda

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“…For example, one universally implemented intervention targets social and emotional skill development in youth at-risk for anxiety and depression (Barret, Cooper, & Gallegos Guajardo, 2014). Other interventions described utilize a variety of resources and strategies, such as the use of multimedia (Oades-Sese, Cohen, Allen, & Lewis, 2014) and curricula (Tobin Smith, LeBuffe, Alleyne, Mackrain, & Likins, 2014), within home and community settings to promote resiliency.…”

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Book Review: Resilience interventions for youth in diverse populations edited by Prince-Embury, S., & Saklofske, D. H.

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action. She expresses that although there are still many questions to be answered, we now have a substantial body of knowledge to facilitate and promote resilience in children. Masten concludes by addressing criticisms of resilience research and areas for further research within the fourth wave of resilience science. Critique A major strength of Ordinary Magic is its accessibility for a diverse range of readers. Masten wrote the book using lay terms. As such, she clearly defined major constructs and avoided excessive use of jargon, which made the book easy to follow and understand. In addition, Masten used relevant examples, case studies, and figures to highlight key concepts and theories within resilience research. These examples promote understanding of resilience science by bringing context to the major theories and ideas. Throughout the book Masten was able to take complex theories, express them in a reader-friendly manner, and succinctly integrate the many aspects of resilience research. Additionally, a major strength of this book is its extensive review on multidisciplinary resilience research. Masten discusses research from a variety of fields including sociology, social work, and psychology, and covers longitudinal, qualitative, and quantitative research studies. Ordinary Magic comprehensively integrates resilience research and can be considered a broad resource to be used by a wide range of professionals. This book proved to be so comprehensive and well-written that only one, albeit minor, limitation was identified. The introduction provided very few references to support the information being provided. This is most likely due to Masten's vast personal and professional knowledge of resilience; however, it would be beneficial to provide additional in-text references to allow interested readers for follow up. It should also be noted that Masten has included a "recommended readings by topic" list at the end of the volume, should readers wish to explore any topics in greater detail. In summary, Ordinary Magic is a comprehensive overview of resiliency research, providing the reader with a thorough foundation for understanding the construct of resilience. As a resource for students, scholars, and professionals, this book links research findings to applied practice and identifies areas in need of further research in this expanding field. Masten has written an excellent piece to promote resilience research and guide the development of empirically supported, resilience-focused, strengths-based programs that best promote the well-being of individuals.

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confidence: 98%