Brains: Journey to Resilience

In a world where human brains inch across snowy landscapes, where perils lurk in every shadow, one community will rally behind a struggling brain—and just might change the world in the process. Learn about the resilience scale in this scientifically rigorous (and cinematically epic) video created by the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative in consultation with the FrameWorks Institute and the Harvard Center on the Developing Child.

[one-foot-forward]

watching this for class. I feel bad for the man getting interrupted. He makes good stories

[firehorse]

This clip should be played in every schools, shown to every students, teachers and parents. You know, let them be aware when things are still easy to improve! I’m speaking as a person in my 30s, for a long time knew something was off but hadn’t a clue how to deal with those problems.

[eri_berri]

This video is well made, I love the animation, the story, and everything about it. Keep up the good work, I hope this video gets more attention!

[aliciasmomentsinnature]

I cannot express how happy I am to have found AFWI! I have signed up on your website to start training so I can educate and help improve my community! 😊

[rogersherman]

This is hilarious and so impactful.  Love it Love it Love it!

[whitneyeadsrn]

As a home visiting nurse this is a very impactful video to introduce a HUGE subject families face. Even small things can have impact and it is important to recognize this fact! ❤

[amelapuljek-shank]

I used this video last year in my graduate class, and will be using it again. An excellent explanation supported with cool and fun banter. A complex subject of resilience is simplified, and from here I always end up having an excellent discussions, discoveries on individual and group resilience. Thank you for such an excellent work.

[yunixpeyt]

This video is amazing! I hope it can be translated into other languages so that people who do not speak English can understand it.

[AidanDuff]

Great Video!!! My health teacher made me watch this and it was great!

[kylefitzgerald]

Fantastic explanation! I'm currently painting a mural of the word Resilient in my small town on a building facing the highway. I want to raise awareness during trying times.

[ParentingPlanet]

Kids become strong like superheroes when they face real challenges, learning how to solve problems and never give up. Each challenge is like a puzzle piece that makes them even tougher!🙃

[karenpoitras]

This is so amazing! I will be showing it to the kids and families I work with to help them understand brain resilience after experiencing trauma.

[daisymarquez]

Taking my first graduate class and was assigned to watch this ICONIC video. Thank you so much for all the information and giggles you! More videos like this please! :D

[Bill]

This is commendable work. A book with a similar subject matter was an aha moment for me. "Rising From Within: Unlocking Your Innate Power to Conquer Adversity" by Vincent Starling

[Jacob_The_Master]

favorite teacher showed me this. love it!

[reedfagan]

Makes me think of one of my favorite books - The Brain That Changes Itself, by Norman Doidge - because it essentially is discussing neuroplasticity!

[AlwaysLearning.]

simple and easy to understand with a touch of humour. Great Job

[adriangoodman]

Very good video, not involved in any way with this stuff but video was fully entertaining all the way through, glad I found it

[myboolbs]

I absolutely love this video! It is perfect for a wide-range of audiences. Excellent!

[federicorepetto]

Keep making these videos! Absolutely amazing. Loved it!