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Digital Seminar

Build Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth in Kids & Community: Mindfulness Practices for Therapists, Educators and Families


Speaker:
Christopher Willard, PsyD
Duration:
1 Hour 39 Minutes
Language:
Presented in EN, subtitles in EN and FR, handouts in EN
Copyright:
Jun 16, 2020
Product Code:
POS056845
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

After months of stressful and often traumatic isolation, our kids and families are returning to yet another “new normal.” So how can we ensure the smoothest adjustment possible? 

Join me, Chris Willard, PsyD, author and expert in mindfulness, to show you the skills and tools our kids and community need to emerge stronger than ever.

By learning and practicing mindfulness, positive psychology, self-regulation, mind-body integration we will….
            Boost cognitive clarity and functioning
            Capitalize on new strengths and skills learned in isolation
            Overcome feelings of helplessness and loss of control
            Rebuild social and emotional intelligence
            And more!

A must watch recording to help our young people and communities restore balance in their lives!  

Credit

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Handouts

Speaker

Christopher Willard, PsyD's Profile

Christopher Willard, PsyD Related seminars and products

Teaching Associate


Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in over 31 countries and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of 20 books, including Alphabreaths (2019), Growing Up Mindful (2016). and Feelings are Like Farts (2024). His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Christopher Willard receives compensation as a consultant and has employment relationships with Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Health Alliance, and the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. He receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Willard receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Christopher Willard is the president and board member of the Mindfulness In Education Network. He is on the advisory boards of Mindfulness First and Peace in Schools. Dr. Willard is a member of Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

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Objectives

  1. Measure the impact of stress on learning, mental health and behavior in kids.
  2. Implement techniques to boost resilience following isolation.
  3. Integrate playful mindfulness practices to rebuild social and emotional intelligence.

Outline

Strengthen physical, psychological and social functioning
Mindful movement and eating practices for physical health
Positive psychology techniques to boost cognitive clarity and functioning
Relational practices to set boundaries and reconnect with peers

Build resilience and post traumatic growth
Connect with existing personal and community strengths to build resilience
Discover ways to overcome feelings of helpless and loss of control
Capitalize on new strengths and skills learned in isolation
           
Foster self-regulation and cultivate connection through co-regulation
Basic co-regulation exercises for therapists, educators and families
The power of rituals and routines, games and play for co-regulation
Engaging mind and body based self-regulation skills for all ages

Target Audience

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Educators
  • School Psychologists
  • School Counselors
  • School Social Workers
  • Educational Paraprofessionals
  • School Administrators
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Case Managers
  • Other Helping Professionals Who Work with Children

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Overall:      5

Total Reviews: 1

Comments

Jennifer W

"Excellent presentation!!"

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