What do you mean, I’m “resilient”?

Authors

  • Carole Adamson University of Auckland
  • Luis Arevalo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol29iss3id302

Keywords:

resilience, disaster

Abstract

This viewpoint explores the concept of “resilience” and the divergent uses of this term by those experiencing adversity, and by those observing and responding to the adversity of others.

Author Biography

Carole Adamson, University of Auckland

Senior Lecturer, School of Counselling, Human Services and Social Work

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Published

2017-09-25

How to Cite

Adamson, C., & Arevalo, L. (2017). What do you mean, I’m “resilient”?. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 29(3), 122–125. https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol29iss3id302

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 3 (2017)

Section

Viewpoints

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