Research has clearly concluded that building resiliency provides greater outcomes than simply focusing on risk factors (Werner, 2001). Thus, our program is centered around building the skills requisite for improving resiliency- social competence, problem solving, sense of purpose, and autonomy. These skills are able to be effectively developed within a community rich with environmental protective factors- caring relationships, high expectations, and meaningful participation. With a combination of the environmental protective factors provided by our community, and focus on building resiliency in all aspects of our program, we believe that our students will demonstrate generalizable and sustainable outcomes necessary for a meaningful life.
Support for our Four Core Approach
Our four core approach is based on the belief that all people must have the opportunity to participate and grow in all aspects of a well-rounded lifestyle. Thus, we provide students with the opportunity to learn, live, give, and engage to develop the authentic skills necessary for a meaningful life. Not only do we believe by focusing on learning, living, giving, and engaging that we are helping students reach their true potential, but we also assert that our approach is supported by extensive research in each domain:
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