HIGH FIVE®
and
Resiliency
MAKING THE CONNECTION
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario
AGENDA
Resiliency 101
Resiliency and HIGH FIVE®
Your Role and Next Steps!
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario
What is Resiliency?
the ability to recover from life’s challenges
bouncing back from adversity and change
coping successfully in the face of stress and
at-risk situations
children are ‘under construction’ and can
develop resiliency as they grow
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario
Resiliency and Mental Health
resiliency promotes mental health and the
ability to take control of one’s life
1 in 5 children, in Canada, have a mental
health challenge such as anxiety, depression,
ADHD, etc.
individual temperament, self-concept, learning
abilities and physical health contribute to a
child’s resiliency
risk and protective factors influence resiliency
and optimal mental health
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario
Protective Factors
attachment to a parent or caregiver
parenting style
family that problem solves
Caring Adults - people we can count on
predictability in daily life
affection
support network (family, friends)
sense of humour
strong bonds with local community
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario
Risk Factors
lack of attachment and healthy
relationships
inability to make decisions and
problem solve
poor physical health
family conflict and dysfunction
socio-economic disadvantage
lack of peers
traumatic events
inherited genetic traits
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario
Optimism
encourages children to see the humour
and positives in daily challenges
optimism gives us the power to ‘see the
good’
changes our dialogue and thought
patterns from negative to positive
provides a positive way to look at
mistakes and failures
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario
Resiliency and Recreation
promote resiliency through supporting protective factors
support children and youth as problem solvers
role model a resilient attitude through optimism, hopefulness
and a positive outlook
provide opportunities for children and youth to succeed
foster a health-promoting environment in the workplace
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario
“Asset-Based” Program Model
focuses on strengths not weaknesses
promotes assets not deficits
protects and strengthens
respects and values each child ‘where
they are’
prioritizes an optimistic environment
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario
What is HIGH FIVE®?
HIGH FIVE® is Canada’s only quality assurance
standard for organizations providing programs
to children aged 6 to12.
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario
Our Vision
Through sustained
involvement in quality
activities, all children aged
6 to 12 years are
experiencing healthy
development.
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario
HIGH FIVE® Principles
A Caring Adult
Mastery
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario
Friends
Play
Participation
Connections to HIGH FIVE® Principles
A Caring Adult – Role Model > Key to RESILIENCY!!!
Friends - help children build strong relationships and a
social network
Play - provide play experiences that reflect children’s
interests and promote success
Mastery - provide opportunities for children to adapt
and achieve
Participation - encourage participation that enhances a
sense of value, belonging and connectedness
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario
What can you do?
What is your role?
Tips!
Resource List!
Making the Connection!
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario
Last Thought…
Think of children ‘at promise’,
not ‘at risk’
HIGH FIVE® A quality standard for children’s sport and recreation
Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario