A QUALITATIVE COURSE-BASED INQUIRY INTO HOW RELATIONAL-CENTERED EDUCATED CHILD AND YOUTH CARE STUDENTS CONCEPTUALIZE RESILIENCE AND BUILD IT IN THEIR DAILY LIVES AND PRACTICE

Elizabeth Audet || Shelby Hames || Jasmine La || Ryanna Laurie || Melody Weigum || Gerard Bellefeuille

Volume: 11 Issue: 01 2025

Abstract:

This qualitative course-based study sought insights into child and youth care (CYC) students’ perceptions of resilience and resilient capacities in their daily lives and CYC practice. An interpretive qualitative research paradigm was chosen to guide the research design because this is congruent with the ontological underpinnings of relational-centered CYC practice. The triangulated data-collection strategies included an open-ended questionnaire in a Google form that included an optional arts-based activity, followed by a conversational-style focus group. Four dominant themes emerged in the analysis: a) riding the waves, b) mastering the art of sailing, c) the importance of a supportive crew, and d) with each tide and tempest.

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