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What’s Your Resilience Score? The questions below were adapted from a questionnaire that was developed by the early childhood service providers, pediatricians, psychologists, and health advocates in Augusta, Maine. The content of the questions was based on a number of research studies. Its purpose is limited to parenting education. It was not developed for research. RESILIENCE Questionnaire Please CIRCLE the most accurate answer under each statement: 1. I believe that my mother (or primary parent) loved me when I was little. Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably Not True Definitely Not True 2. I believe that my other parent loved me when I was little. Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably Not True Definitely Not True 3. When I was little, other people helped my parents take care of me and they seemed to love me. Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably Not True Definitely Not True 4. I’ve heard that when I was a baby someone in my family enjoyed playing with me, and I enjoyed it, too. Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably Not True Definitely Not True 5. When I was a child, there were relatives in my family who made me feel better if I was sad or worried. Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably Not True Definitely Not True 6. When I was a child, neighbors or my friends’ parents seemed to like me. Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably Not True Definitely Not True 7. When I was a child, teachers, coaches, youth leaders or faith leaders were there to help me. Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably Not True Definitely Not True 8. Someone in my family cared about how I was doing in school. Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably Not True Definitely Not True 9. My family, neighbors and friends talked often about making our lives better. Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably Not True Definitely Not True 10. We had rules in our house and were expected to keep them. Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably Not True Definitely Not True 11. When I felt really bad, I could almost always find someone I trusted to talk to. Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably Not True Definitely Not True 12. As a youth, people noticed that I was capable and could get things done. Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably Not True Definitely Not True 13. I was independent and a go-getter. Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably Not True Definitely Not True 14. I believed that life is what you make it. Definitely true Probably true Not sure Probably Not True Definitely Not True How many of the 14 were “Definitely True” or “Probably True”? _______ = childhood RESILIENCE score