Survivor Resiliency

Definition

Survivor resiliency refers to the ability of an individual to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change, especially after experiencing a traumatic event.

Related terms

Resilience:

The process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress.

Coping Mechanisms:

Strategies people use to deal with stressful situations. These psychological strategies may help individuals endure or mitigate the negative effects of stress.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):

A disorder characterized by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.