Exploring resiliency in families provides a perspective for family counselors to interact with clients in more proactive ways. Researchers and practitioners across manyfields are currently refining our understanding of the construct of resiliency. This review examines research on the construct of resiliency and examinesfactors that promote resiliency in individuals and families. Implications for family counselors, societal systems, and future research are discussed.
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