Building Resiliency: Empowering Youth Through Character, Critical Thinking, and Community
April 20, 2026
11:00 AM EDT - 1:30 PM EDT
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The Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County, Kathy Basile Center for Training and Community Development
546 NW University Blvd Suite 210
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
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In today’s ever-changing world, supporting young people to thrive—not just survive—is essential. This dynamic professional development workshop, Building Resiliency: Empowering Youth Through Character, Critical Thinking & Community, equips afterschool and summer staff, school-day teachers, paraprofessionals, and youth development professionals with practical understanding of Florida’s Resiliency Standards, a framework to intentionally foster resiliency in youth, and strategies and resources to support this development.
Participants will explore resiliency through five core areas:
• Character Development
• Personal Responsibility
• Mentorship & Positive Relationships
• Citizenship & Community Engagement
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
From this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Identify key components of youth resiliency and their connection to Florida’s Resiliency Standards
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Implement strategies that promote character development and personal responsibility
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Strengthen best practices and build positive relationships with youth
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Incorporate citizenship and community-minded activities into programming
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Facilitate activities that build critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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