“Resilience works like a muscle we can build through effort and repetition, and we want to keep our muscles strong and flexible, so we can think of many ways to solve a problem.” – Dr. Mary Alvord, Founder & President
Resilience
Resilience refers to the ability to adapt well to life and its challenges.
Children may struggle to bounce back from challenges due to a variety of factors including difficulty with self-regulation and limited social competence.
Childhood resilience is associated with numerous positive outcomes including improved behavior, peer relationships, family functioning, and academic achievement.
What We Do
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Programs
for life-long well-beingWe partner with schools in under-resourced communities to provide our resilience programming to students in order to develop their emotional and physical well-being as well as a healthy transition into adulthood.
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Training
for educators and cliniciansWe train educators to deliver our resilience curriculum and provide ongoing support throughout the program. We also provide resilience continuing education trainings to mental health practitioners around the world.
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Research
anchoring continuous improvementOur programs and trainings are grounded in well-documented evidence that our approach improves children’s lives now and into adulthood. We actively collect data from youth, parents, and educators to continuously assess and refine our program.
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Read Our Latest Blog Posts
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Parenting Anxious Children: Encourage Your Child to Face their Fears
Photo by ©sturti via Canva.com Parenting a child with anxiety can be difficult, and it’s natural to want to ease your child’s discomfort in the moment. However, parental accommodations ... -
Using “Special Time” to Connect with your Child and Improve their Behavior
Photo by ©fizkes via Canva.com It may feel difficult to focus on improving your relationship when you’re already trapped in a negative cycle. An easy place to start is ... -
Resilience Across Borders Earns a Three-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
Resilience Across Borders is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Three-Star Rating from Charity ... -
Talking to Kids about Illness and Death
Photo by ©esthermoreno via Canva.com Illness and death are a natural part of life, but many parents struggle with how to broach these difficult subjects. Dr. Dana Kornfeld offers ... -
Resilience Across Borders’ Latest Research Published in Peer-Reviewed Journal
Resilience Builder Program® improved students’ resilience and academic engagement Silver Spring, MD, March 21, 2022 – Resilience Across Borders, in collaboration with Catholic University’s ... -
Understanding and Honoring Grief this Holiday Season
Photo by ©Motortion via Canva.com These past two years have brought unprecedented loss. While the grief process can seem unbearable, it is possible to lighten the burden.
Mix & Mingle 2024 Event Photos
Our generous volunteer Lizzy welcomes guests.
Free sock table!
Our President and Founder, Dr. Mary Alvord, welcomies our guests.
Light food for all guests!
Guests enjoyed delicious treats.
Dr. Alvord introduces new Executive Director Dr. Laura Yee Breeding
Dr. Yee Breeding reminds guests of RAB's mission, vision and goals.
Huge thanks to Diane and Peter at the Woman's Club of Bethesda venue for hosting us!