The Protective Factor Multiplier™ Workbook

Too often, adolescent behavior is seen only through the lens of risk and disruption. But what if we shifted the question from “What is wrong with this youth?” to “What protections are missing?”

The Protective Factor Multiplier™ Workbook offers a practical, research-informed guide to building systems of resilience. Developed by Tyree D. Brinson, PsyD, this resource equips parents, educators, clinicians, and community leaders with actionable strategies to strengthen the people, places, and processes that anchor young people.

Inside you’ll find:

• A clear breakdown of the Protective Factor Multiplier™ framework.
• Tools to assess and map support across family, school, peers, and community.
• Practical exercises, templates, and real-world case examples.
• Guidance for aligning families, schools, and systems to build lasting resilience.

Whether you are working one-on-one with a child, leading a classroom, or shaping policy, this workbook is designed to help you create environments where youth are protected, connected, and positioned to thrive.