Are you a dandelion or an orchid?

“The idea of resilient children was hardly new, nor was the related idea that some kids are especially vulnerable to the stresses of their world. What was novel was the idea that some of the vulnerable, highly reactive children—the orchid children—had the capacity for both withering and thriving.” Wray Herbert Scientific American 2011

Photo By:  Barbara Kosoff

Wonderful article on genetic resiliency and children.

Read it here:  http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/on-the-trail-of-the-orchid-child/

By firstibreathe

Marriage and Family Therapy for Couples & Individuals, Registered Circle of Security Parent Educator, Health/Wellness Consulting/Coaching for individuals and groups. Specializing in relationship distress, medical crisis survivorship, wellness, ​and stress management. Background in Olympic level sports medicine, athletic training, professional cycling. Masters Degree with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy. Teaching Stress Reduction techniques.

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