Resilience Across Borders periodically offers free webinars for families to support children and youth in developing resilience. These webinars are designed with both caregivers and educators in mind, providing practical tools and insights that can be used at home and in the classroom.

How to Build Kids’ Resilience by Mary Alvord, PhD

APA’s Speaking of Psychology Podcast From school pressures to friendship ruptures, all kids will face challenges as they grow. Mary Alvord, PhD, talks why building resilience is key to helping kids handle both everyday stresses and significant life setbacks; how to help children and teens develop foundational resilience skills like emotion regulation, problem solving and an “action mindset”; and how the Resilience Builder program is being scaled up to classrooms and schools to reach more kids who could benefit from it.

Strength-Based Resilience: The Protective Power of Talents and Special Interests by Mary Alvord, PhD, Lindsay Myerberg, PhD and Rachel Weinstock, PhD

In this video, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) explores how developing talents and special interests can strengthen resilience in children and teens, helping them build confidence, identity, and coping skills to navigate stress and adversity. This webinar highlights how activities like art, music, sports, and other passions can serve as powerful protective factors, supporting emotional well-being and long-term resilience.