Bouncing Back
Our Spotlight SHC Article SHC Principle's BlogThis February, our focus is on ‘Resilience’ — the ability to cope with challenges, adapt to change, and bounce back from setbacks. Resilience isn’t just something we’re born with; it’s a skill that can be developed over time through experience, support, and practice.
‘Resilience’ — the ability to cope with challenges, adapt to change, and bounce back from setbacks.
At Shrewsbury International School Bangkok City Campus, we strive to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for our children, but challenges are inevitable and a natural part of growing up. Whether it’s starting a new class, struggling to reach a goal, or experiencing personal issues. While we cannot shield children from every difficulty, we can equip them with the mindset and strategies to manage setbacks in a positive way.
We strive to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for our children, but challenges are inevitable and a natural part of growing up
I would like to express my gratitude to our teachers for their dedication in helping children build resilience throughout their school journey. A special mention goes to our Well-being Team, led by our School Counsellor, for providing invaluable support not only to children but also to parents through initiatives like the Tea & Topic sessions on Emotional Regulation.
This month, we also hosted a Lecture Series with a psychiatrist from Bangkok Mental Health Hospital on How to Raise Resilient Children, which was very well received. We look forward to offering more of these sessions regularly—thank you to all parents for their participation.
To highlight the value of resilience, here are my top tips for helping children build it. While children develop resilience through experience, our guidance as educators and parents plays a crucial role in shaping their ability to bounce back. Here’s how we can support them:
Helping Children Build Resilience
- Encouraging children to face difficulties rather than avoiding them.
- Teaching children to manage emotions and view setbacks as learning opportunities.
- Supporting children without immediately solving every problem for them.
- Fostering self-compassion so children treat themselves with kindness.
- Being role models —showing children how we handle challenges.
Resilience helps children understand that challenges are part of life, and it isn’t about avoiding problems —they are opportunities for growth.
People who feel better, do better— and that applies to all of us.
Amanda Dennison
Principal