Virginia Department Of Behavioral Health And Developmental Services (VDBHDS) Practice Test

Personal resilience is built by:

Drinking Getting remarried Learning from the past Kicking the dog

Correct Answer:

Learning from the past

Explanation:

Resilience grows when you learn from past experiences and apply those lessons to future challenges. Reflecting on what helped you cope, what didn’t, and how you can adjust your approach builds better coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and confidence to handle stress. This kind of learning turns adversity into growth and strengthens your ability to recover after setbacks. Unhealthy coping, like turning to alcohol or lashing out or harming others, doesn’t build resilience and can make things worse. While support from others can help, resilience mainly comes from actively reflecting on experiences and using those insights going forward.

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