Download or read book The Resiliency Quest written by Samuel Betances and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-31 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homegrown Fundamentals We've been asked through the years, "What kind of doctors are you anyway?" Our usual response is, "The idea kind, we try to make sense of things". Meaning making, as we define it, is the process we use to analyze and interpret social reality, our relationships, and how we respond to challenges. Writing columns for the Guam Sunday Post has provided us with a platform for sharing our insights on island life, our own experiences and the collective challenges we face as a Pacific community. Thus, the series title, Homegrown Fundamentals, which features our thoughts on key issues from the ground up. While much of our writing is Guam-centered, the issues we raise have resonated with other Pacific Island communities undergoing similar challenges as well as with virtual readers in other regions. Our columns, Cho'cho' Saina and Dr. B Speaks, are culturally grounded and based on social science perspectives. In responding to the recommendation that our columns be made available in book format, several major themes emerged. The first of several collections in this series, The Resiliency Quest, features columns that examine adversity and trauma. We offer best practices for overcoming setbacks, bouncing back, and building resiliency and wellness. We have laid bare some of the personal and collective injuries endured in our island community and have introduced strength-based solutions for healing.