Devereux Adult Resilience Survey (DARS)

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.

Client Full Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name

Gender:*

MaleFemale

Client Email Address*

example@example.com

Which therapist are you scheduled with? *

I do not have a therapist at The Peacemaker CenterOther

Relationships

1. I have good friends who support me.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

2. I have a mentor or someone who shows me the way.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

3. I provide support to others.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

4. I am empathetic to others.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

5. I trust my close friends.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

Internal Beliefs

6. My role as a caregiver is important.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

7. I have personal strengths.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

8. I am creative.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

9. I have strong beliefs.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

10. I am hopeful about the future.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

11. I am loveable.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

Initiative

12. I communicate effectively with those around me.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

13. I try many different ways to solve a problem.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

14. I have a hobby that I engage in.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

15. I seek out new knowledge.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

16. I am open to new ideas.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

17. I laugh often.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

18. I am able to say no.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

19. I can ask for help.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

Self-Control

20. I express my emotions.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

21. I set limits for myself.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

22. I am flexible.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

23. I can calm myself down.*

Almost AlwaysSometimesNot Yet

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

Relationships

1. I have good friends who support me. Examples:

2. I have a mentor or someone who shows me the way. Examples:

3. I provide support to others. Examples:

4. I am empathetic to others. Examples:

5. I trust my close friends. Examples:

Internal Beliefs

6. My role as a caregiver is important. Examples:

7. I have personal strengths. Examples:

8. I am creative. Examples:

9. I have strong beliefs. Examples:

10. I am hopeful about the future. Examples:

11. I am lovable. Examples:

Initiative

12. I communicate effectively with those around me. Examples:

13. I try many different ways to solve a problem. Examples:

14. I have a hobby that I engage in. Examples:

15. I seek out new knowledge. Examples:

16. I am open to new ideas. Examples:

17. I laugh often. Examples:

18. I am able to say no. Examples:

19. I can ask for help. Examples:

Self-Control

20. I express my emotions. Examples:

21.I set limits for myself. Examples:

22. I am flexible. Examples:

23. I can calm myself down. Examples:

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.

STRENGTHS: Highlight some of your almost always responses here. Recognize and celebrate the ways that you are already being resilient.

GOALS: Review your DARS responses and decide on the one or two goals you would like to set. Your goals can be items under the category of "Sometimes" or "Not Yet" that you would like to strengthen.

STRATEGIES: Decide on strategies that can help you meet your goals. Feel free to identify strategies from various sources.