While it may seem like \u201cbuilding resilience\u201d is up to the individual, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that social and community support, as well as connection with others, may help people build resilience as well. \u201cIn the Black community, sometimes the concept of resilience is being used to say we don\u2019t have to address some of the systemic issues because we are so resilient,\u201d says Washington. Outside factors such as social and community support may also play an important role in helping people develop or maintain resilience. According to Kubala, resilience should be examined longitudinally (aka across time or across a chunk of someone\u2019s life). Older research from 2004 states that resilience \u201cin the face of loss or potential trauma is more common than is often believed, and that there are multiple and sometimes unexpected pathways to resilience.\u201d Still, a growing body of evidence suggests that most people exhibit resilience after experiencing a traumatic event.<\/p>\n
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