Attention Students!
We want to hear from you! You are invited to participate in the
Resilience Essay Competition
Here is how it works:

• Write a 250-500 word essay that responds to the following prompt:

How Have You Been Resilient?
Resiliency is our ability to both cope with hardships and recover from the negative effects. Like a rubber band bounces back from being stretched, we show resilience in how we respond to and adapt to different crises in our lives.  Think about times when you experienced hardship, stress, loss or trauma. Reflect on the following questions to guide your response.
What are you comfortable sharing about the event(s)?
What challenges did you face?
What thoughts and behaviors did you use to cope and recover?
How did your thoughts and actions show resilience?
What did you take away from the experience(s) that you could share with others?

• Submit your Resilience Essay Below

• Two participants from your school will be selected to

Attend a Bucs Home Game!

Remember; resilience isn’t measured by the amount or type of trauma we experience. Everyone has a different story and different struggles. Entries will be selected based on criteria for following the listed word count, addressing the prompts, a focus on resilience, and quality writing conventions. Essays will be read by Resilience Inc. staff and will not be shared publicly. Prize seats are in the lower level. Food and transportation can be provided as needed. Winners will be attending the game with Resilience Inc. staff.