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
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text Document | PA Educator Instructions (15.3 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
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.
Financial: Dr. Christopher Willard maintains a private practice, 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.
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Objectives
- Measure the impact of stress on learning, mental health and behavior in kids.
- Implement techniques to boost resilience following isolation.
- Integrate playful mindfulness practices to rebuild social and emotional intelligence.
Outline
Strengthen physical, psychological and social functioningMindful 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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