Dr. Brooks addresses essential themes in his presentations, including strategies for nurturing confidence and resilience in ourselves, our children, and in others; balancing our personal and professional lives; managing stress more effectively; creating positive work and school environments; and enriching family relationships. His emphasis is on identifying and reinforcing the strengths or “islands of competence” in ourselves and others so that we may all lead more meaningful, successful lives.
Speaking Schedule
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January 2019
01/07/2019
Cambridge, MA, "The Application of a Strength-Based School Consultation Approach," 9:00-10:00 a.m., at a seminar for Child Psychiatry Fellows at the Cambridge Health Alliance School Consultation Program
01/22/2019
Boylston, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Creating a Positive School Climate," 8:15-10:00 a.m., for faculty and administrators at the Berlin-Boylston Public Schools, www.bbrsd.org
01/29/2019
Gloucester, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 1:00-3:00 p.m., for faculty and administrators at the Gloucester Public Schools, www.gloucesterschools.com
February 2019
02/01/2019
Foxborough, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 12:45-2:15 p.m., for faculty and administrators at Foxborough Regional Charter School, www.foxboroughrcs.org
March 2019
03/01/2019
Greenville, SC, "Nurturing Resilience in Students who Have Experienced Trauma," 3:00-5:00 p.m., for staff at the National Dropout Prevention Center of the Successful Practices Network, www.SPNetwork.org
03/15/2019
Garden City, NY, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," one day, sponsored by Nassau County Community College, Lisa.Korman@ncc.edu or Seeta_Ramprasad@ncc.edu
03/26/2019
Newton, MA, "Dealing with Anxiety," 6:30-8:30 p.m., panel discussion following the documentary "Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety," sponsored by Dearborn Academy, www.dearbornacademy.org
April 2019
04/03/2019
Wakefield, MA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., co-sponsored by the Canterbury Children's Center; Lucius Beebe Memorial Library; Mass Cultural Council, Wakefield; North Suburban Child & Family Network; The Savings Bank; Wakefield Co-operative Bank; Wakefield Parent Partnership; Wakefield Public Schools; Wakefield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC); Wakefield Rotary Club; and Wakefield Unified Prevention Coalition (WAKE-UP), WakefieldPP@gmail.com
04/09/2019
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "Strategies to Achieve a More Resilient and Meaningful Life," 8:30-10:00 a.m., for clients of Blake, Cassels & Graydons LLP, (416) 863-2400
04/09/2019
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "Strategies to Achieve a More Resilient and Meaningful Life," noon-1:30 p.m, for lawyers at Blake, Cassels & Graydons LLP, (416) 863-2400
04/10/2019
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "Strategies to Achieve a More Resilient and Meaningful Life," 8:30-10:00 a.m., for clients of Blake, Cassels & Graydons LLP, (416) 863-2400
04/10/2019
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "Strategies to Achieve a More Resilient and Meaningful Life," noon-1:30 p.m., for staff at Blake, Cassels & Graydons LLP, (416) 863-2400
May 2019
05/03/2019
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," (Keynote and panel discussion) 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., sponsored by the Surrey Principals and Vice Principals' Association
05/10/2019
Horsham, PA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Hope, and Resilience in Children with Special Needs," one day, sponsored by The Quaker School at Horsham, www.quakerschool.org
05/14/2019
Waltham, MA, "Strategies to Nurture a Resilient Mindset and Lifestyle," 1:00-2:00 p.m., as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series for Brandeis Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (BOLLI), www.brandeis.edu/bolli/
05/24/2019
Scarborough, ME, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Our Schools," 8:30-10:00 a.m., for faculty and administrators at the Scarborough Public Schools, www.scarboroughschools.org
June 2019
06/24/2019
through 06/28/19 Boston, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Promoting Positive School Climates and Motivation in Students," five day Summer Institute sponsored by Learning & the Brain, www.learningandthebrain.com (781) 449-4010. Dr. Suzanne Brooks will assist in this Institute. The schedule is Monday, June 24 1:00-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 25 through Friday, June 28, 8:30 a.m.-noon.
July 2019
07/08/2019
through 07/12/19 Boston, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Promoting Positive School Climates and Motivation in Students," five day Summer Institute sponsored by Learning & the Brain, www.learningandthebrain.com (781) 449-4010. Dr. Suzanne Brooks will assist in this Institute. The schedule is Monday, July 8, 1:00-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 9 through Friday, June 12, 8:30 a.m.-noon.
August 2019
08/19/2019
Salem, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 8:30-11:30 a.m., for faculty and administrators at Salem Academy Charter School, www.salemacademycs.org
08/26/2019
Foxborough, MA, "Nurturing Resilience in Ourselves and Our Students," 9:00 a.m.-noon, for faculty and administrators at Foxborough Regional Charter School, www.foxboroughrcs.org
September 2019
09/25/2019
Litchfield, CT, "Working with 'Resistant' Youth: Strength-Based Strategies for Nurturing Motivation and Resilience," one day, sponsored by Connecticut Junior Republic, www.ctjuniorrepublic.org
October 2019
10/04/2019
Richmond, VA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in School-Aged Children," 8:45-11:45 a.m., sponsored by Children's Mental Health Resource Center and Children's Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University, www.vcuhealth.org
10/04/2019
Richmond, VA, "Can We Take Care of Student if We Don't Take Care of Ourselves?" 1:30-3:30 p.m., sponsored by Children's Mental Health Resource Center and Children's Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University, www.vcuhealth.org
10/05/2019
Richmond, VA, "Nurturing Resilience in Children: Counseling Strategies for Primary Care Medical Providers," 8:45 a.m.-noon, sponsored by Children's Mental Health Resource Center and Children's Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University, www.vcuhealth.org
10/05/2019
Richmond, VA, "Raising Resilient Children," 1:00-3:00 p.m., sponsored by Children's Mental Health Resource Center and Children's Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University, www.vcuhealth.org
10/07/2019
Denver, CO, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," (Keynote) morning, at the 2019 National Dropout Prevention Conference, www.dropoutprevention.org
10/18/2019
Concord, NH, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," one day, sponsored by the New Hampshire School Counselor Association, www.nhsca.wildapricot.org
10/23/2019
The Woodlands, TX, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by The Woodlands United Methodist Church, www.thewoodlandsumc.org
10/25/2019
Redwood City, CA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience," (Keynote) 9:00 a.m.-noon, at the annual conference of the Association of Educational Therapists, www.aetonline.org
10/25/2019
Redwood City, CA, "Can You Take Care of Others if You Don't Take Care of Yourself?" (Breakout Session) afternoon, at the annual conference of the Association of Educational Therapists, www.aetonline.org
