This book provides an approach to positive youth development and well-being, focusing on building resilience in the face of contemporary challenges. Unlike existing literature that focuses primarily on academic achievement, discipline, and traditional psychological interventions in schools, "Growing Up Resilient" pioneers a paradigm shift toward positive psychology-based practices. Our central goal is to empower counselors, teachers, and other professionals with evidence-based interventions that promote not only academic success but also prioritize students' mental well-being.

Innovatively blending theory and practice, each chapter features contributions from leading researchers in the field, providing a comprehensive exploration of positive psychology concepts tailored to the educational setting. By bridging the gap between academic and mental health outcomes, this book introduces a holistic approach to student development. Through compelling case studies and practical strategies, we offer actionable insights for creating positive and supportive school environments, ensuring that youth resilience becomes a cornerstone of their educational journey.

"Growing Up Resilient" is not just a book; it's a call to transform education by fostering the growth of resilient youth who can thrive in the face of adversity.

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Gökmen Arslan, PhD, is an professor at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University in Türkiye and an honorary senior fellow at the Center for Wellbeing, University of Melbourne, Australia. He is a researcher in the field of counselling psychology, with a core interest in children and adolescent mental health and wellbeing. His research explores how best to provide meaningful interventions and resources that promote positive youth resilience and wellbeing. He is the Founding Editor of the Journal of Happiness and Health and is a consultant to numerous scientific journals for interdisciplinary, multi-cultural research and development addressing youth resilience, mental health and wellbeing.

Charles Martin-Krumm is a Full Professor at the Ecole de Psychologues Praticiens de Paris, Director of the VCR research team and PPA (International Positive Psychology Association) Fellow. His research focus on the study of processes in which optimism can be implicated in the contexts of education and sport. His works concern the study of interactions between optimism and various affective, cognitive, or behavioral variables.

Silvia Majercakova Albertova, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of School Psychology and Director of the School Psychology Program at Barry University in Miami, USA. Formerly the Director of the Centre of Positive Psychology at the Pan-European University in Bratislava, Slovakia, her research focuses on applied positive school psychology, particularly student and teacher mental health and well-being, social-emotional health, school climate, school belonging, and mindfulness. She also serves on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Positive School and Educational Psychology (JOSEP) and the Journal of Happiness and Health (JOHAH)

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Chapter 1. Resilience in Youth: An introduction.- Part I. Personal Pathways to Resilience.- Chapter 2. Character Strengths in Action: Building Resilience Through
School-Based Interventions.- Chapter 3. Fostering youth's psychological resilience through philosophizing.- Chapter 4. Fostering The Resilience of LGBTQ Youth.- Chapter 5. Mindful Digital Engagement: Leveraging Everyday Technology to Enhance Youth Resilience.- Part II. Relational Pathways to Resilience.- Chapter 6. Resilience and Bonds: Relationship-Based Parenting Interventions for Couples Raising Children with Special Needs.- Chapter 7. The Belonging-Resilience Link.- Chapter 8. Teacher emotions. A view from the perspective of teacher well-being and resilience.- Chapter 9. Engaging Educators, Parents and the Community in Resilience Education.- Chapter 10. Cultural Considerations in Resilience Building.- Part III. Whole-School and Cultural Strategies for Resilience.- Chapter 11. Schools that Build Resilience.- Chapter 12. Strategies for Creating a Positive School Climate.- Chapter 13. Fostering Youth Resilience: Building Resources in Challenging Times Exploring Environmental Influences and Resource Development.- Chapter 14. School-Based Resilience Programs: Empowering Students to Overcome Mental Health Challenges and Thrive Current Status and Future Paths.- Chapter 15. Fostering Resilience Literacy in Students:
A Whole-School Case Study.- Chapter 16. Integrating Insights for Youth Resilience in Challenging Times Reflections and Future Directions.