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  • Devereux Adult Resilience Survey (DARS) 

  • This survey was created to support adults as they reflect on how to promote the capacity for resilience in themselves. Take time to reflect on and complete each item on the survey below. There are no right answers! Once you have finished, reflect on your strengths and then start small and plan for one or two things that you feel are important to improve. 

  • Gender:*

  • Relationships

  • 1. I have good friends who support me.*
  • 2. I have a mentor or someone who shows me the way.*
  • 3. I provide support to others.*
  • 4. I am empathetic to others.*
  • 5. I trust my close friends.*

  • Internal Beliefs

  • 6. My role as a caregiver is important.*
  • 7. I have personal strengths.*
  • 8. I am creative.*
  • 9. I have strong beliefs.*
  • 10. I am hopeful about the future.*
  • 11. I am loveable.*

  • Initiative

  • 12. I communicate effectively with those around me.*
  • 13. I try many different ways to solve a problem.*
  • 14. I have a hobby that I engage in.*
  • 15. I seek out new knowledge.*
  • 16. I am open to new ideas.*
  • 17. I laugh often.*
  • 18. I am able to say no.*
  • 19. I can ask for help.*

  • Self-Control

  • 20. I express my emotions.*
  • 21. I set limits for myself.*
  • 22. I am flexible.*
  • 23. I can calm myself down.*

  • Use the space provided below to further reflect on examples for each DARS item.

  • Relationships

  • Internal Beliefs

  • Initiative

  • Self-Control

  • Action Plan

    Once you have completed the survey, reflect on your strengths and identify some goals. Make a simple plan, with specific action steps, for one or two items that you feel are important to improve. Regularly check in on your progress and then revisit the DARS.

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