Over the past decade, the Institute for Trauma & Resilience studies, along with our partners around campus, have been developing stress, coping, and resilience tools for our students. The resources comprise a “toolbox” of sorts that you can explore (for free) and use as best suited for you. They explore stress and coping approaches and share a deeper understanding of traumatic experiences and resilient responses that are available to us as human beings. These resources can be used on their own or can be combined with counseling and other helpful services.
"By learning, practicing, and strengthening resilience skills, anyone can move forward feeling empowered and stronger than before."
Resources for the FSU Community:
Resilience After Adversity Training
Anyone in our FSU community can access our open-access online resource, Resilience After Adversity, to learn practical skills and explore strategies for strengthening resilience. This is a self-paced online training. An FSU Certificate of Training is available for those who complete the course.
Student Resilience Toolkit Journal
Student Resilience Toolkit Journal (PDF): For students, we have an open-access pdf version of our FSU Resilience Toolkit.
Physical Copies of the Resilience Toolkit: Starting 4/21/25, students can pick up a physical printed copy of the Student Resilience Toolkit journal at University Center C, Room 2303 or call 850-645-0024 for assistance.
When to Seek Professional Help for Trauma
Many people begin to feel better after a traumatic event within a few days or weeks. But for some, these reactions may last longer or feel overwhelming. This pdf handout includes signs that an individual should seek professional help for processing trauma and healing.
Student Resilience Toolkit - Spanish Language Edition
Spanish Student Resilience Toolkit (PDF): A Spanish Language version of our FSU Resilience Toolkit Journal in an open-access pdf.