Robert Brooks, Ph.D. - Resilience, Self-Esteem, Motivation & Family Relationships
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Schedule For 2007

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January
1/2 New Bedford, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Resilience in At-Risk Children and Families" one day, sponsored by the New Bedford Public Schools, the New Bedford Department of Social Services, and the Foster Children's Program, (508) 997-4511
1/12 Foxborough, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" 8:15-9:45 a.m., Foxborough Regional Charter School, (508) 543-2508
1/17 Wakefield, MA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 7:30-9:00 p.m., The Wakefield Parent Parnership, (781) 246-6410
1/19
Colorado Springs, CO, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in At-Risk Youth" (Keynote) 8:00-9:30 a.m., and "A Strength-Based Approach for Changing the Stories and Mindsets of Children and Adolescents with Learning Difficulties" (Breakout Session sponsored by the Learning Disabilities Association of Colorado) 1:45-2:55 p.m., Courage to Risk conference, (303) 894-0992
1/21

Nashville, TN, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jewish Federation of Nashville, (615) 352-5902

1/21 Nashville, TN, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" 12:45-2:45 p.m., Jewish Federation of Nashville, (615) 352-5902
1/25 Tampa, FL, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" afternoon, Tampa Day School, (813) 269-2100
1/25 Tampa, FL, "Fostering Hope and Resilience in Children and Adolescents" evening, Tampa Day School, (813) 269-2100

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 February
2/1 Honolulu, HI, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" one day, for leadership of Kamehameha Schools, (808) 534-8113
2/1 Honolulu, HI, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Maryknoll School, (808) 952-8400
2/2 Honolulu, HI, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" (Keynote) 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Annual Conference for Catholic Educators, (808) 263-8844
2/2 Honolulu, HI, "Creating a Positive School Climate" 1:00-3:00 p.m., Maryknoll School, (808) 952-8400
2/5 Honolulu, HI, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" one day, Wai'alae Public Charter School, (808) 733-4880
2/5 Honolulu, HI, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wai'alae Public Charter School, (808) 733-4880
2/6 Honolulu, HI, "Creating a Positive School Climate" 1:30-3:00 p.m., ASSETS School, (808) 423-1356
2/6 Honolulu, HI, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 6:30-8:30 p.m., ASSETS School, (808) 423-1356
2/11 Atlanta, GA, "Raising Resilient Children" 1:00-3:00 p.m., for North Metro Fulton County parents, sponsored by The Davis Academy, (770) 671-0089
2/11 Atlanta, GA, "Raising Resilient Children" 7:00-9:00 p.m., for The Davis Academy community, (770) 671-0089
2/21 Virginia Beach, VA, "Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Children with Learning Disabilities" (Keynote) 8:00-9:30 a.m., and "Developing Stress Hardiness: A Path Well-Worth Taking" (Breakout Session) 9:45-11:00 a.m., 25th Anniversary Celebration of the National Institute for Learning Disabilities, Norfolk, VA, (757) 423-8646
2/23 Bloomington, MN, "Creating a Positive School Climate: The Mindset of Effective Educators" (Keynote) 8:00-9:45 a.m. and "Are Unmotivated Students Really Unmotivated?" (Breakout Session) 10:00-11:45 a.m., Minnesota Council for Exceptional Children Conference, (651) 438-2644
2/27 Bowling Green, KY, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Mary E. Hensley Lecture Series, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Western Kentucky University, (270) 745-4664

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March
3/3 Providence, RI, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Children with Learning Differences" (Keynote) 9:00-10:45 a.m. and "A Dialogue with Bob Brooks" (Breakout Session) 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Bradford L. Dunn Institute, (401) 831-7323
3/8 Poughkeepsie, NY, "Nurturing Resilience in At-Risk Youth" 7:30-9:00 a.m., presentation for community leaders sponsored by The Astor Home for Children, Rhinebeck, NY, (845) 871-1000
3/8 Poughkeepsie, NY, "The Power of Mindsets: Strategies to Nurture Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in At-Risk Youth" 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., sponsored by The Astor Home for Children, Rhinebeck, NY, (845) 871-1000
3/11 Melrose Park, PA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in Children" 9:00 a.m.-noon, Auerbach Central Agency for Jewish Education, (215) 635-8940
3/11 "Creating a Positive School Climate" 1:00-2:30 p.m., Auerbach Central Agency for Jewish Education, (215) 635-8940
3/14
Santa Ana, CA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 7:00-9:00 p.m., The Prentice School, (714) 538-4511
3/15 Santa Ana, CA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Children with Learning Problems" one day, The Prentice School, (714) 538-4511
3/17
San Francisco, CA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Resilience Throughout Our Lives" 1:00-2:30 p.m., at a conference sponsored by Parents Education Network and the Schwab Learning Foundation, (650) 655-2590
3/20 Uxbridge, MA, "Raising Resilient Children" 6:30-8:00 p.m., Uxbridge Public Schools, (508) 278-8648
3/23 Olean, NY, "Working with Angry and Resistant Students: Strategies to Foster Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience" one day, Cattaraugus-Allegany Teacher Center, (716) 376-8381
3/26 Nashville, TN, "The Power of Mindsets: Creating a Positive School Climate" one day, for Harding Academy faculty and staff, (615) 356-5510
3/26 Nashville, TN, "Raising Resilient Children" 7:00-9:00 p.m., for Harding Academy parents, (615) 356-5510
3/29 Needham, MA, "Raising Resilient Children" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Parent Talk, (781) 400-5056
3/30 Tyngsboro, MA, "Working with Children and Adolescents: Nurturing Resilience and Managing Resistance" one day, Community Program Innovations, Gloucester, MA, (978) 283-2727
3/31 Providence, RI, "Angry and Difficult Children and Adolescents: Strategies to Foster Cooperation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience" (Keynote) 8:45-10:15 a.m., and "Taking Care of Ourselves in a Stressful World: Learning to Lead a More Balanced Lifestyle" (Breakout Session) 10:45-noon, Parenting Matters Conference, (401) 541-5410

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 April
4/8 Northfield, IL, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 9:00-10:45 a.m., repeated at 11:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m., for Temple Jeremiah parents, (847) 441-5760
4/8 Northfield, IL, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" 1:00-2:30 p.m., for Temple Jeremiah educators, (847) 441-5760
4/10 East Greenwich, RI, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 7:00-9:00 p.m., co-sponsored by Rocky Hill School and The Robertson-Calbi Group at Merrill-Lynch, (401) 884-9070
4/11

Allendale, NJ, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 9:00-11:00 a.m., Allendale Public Schools, (201) 327-2020

4/11
Allendale, NJ, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" 3:15-5:00 p.m., Allendale Public Schools, (201) 327-2020
4/12 Scarsdale, NY, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 9:00-11:00 a.m., Scarsdale Council of Parent-Teacher Associations, (914) 723-9027
4/16 New Orleans, LA, "The Mindset of the Effective Educator" (Keynote) 8:15-9:30 a.m. and "From Stressed Out to Stress Hardy: Strategies to Deal with Pressure and Burnout" (Breakout Session) 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at a Reading Conference sponsored by the Center for Development and Learning, Covington, LA, (985) 893-7777
4/19 Sioux Falls, SD, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Hope and Resilience in Children and Families" 9:00 a.m.-noon, Avera Health, (605) 322-4706
4/20 Oklahoma City, OK, "Helping Parents to Raise Hopeful, Resilient Children" morning, Family Matters Conference, (918) 696-7292
4/24 Waltham, MA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" evening, sponsored by the Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, (617) 457-8500
4/26 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in Our Youth" one day, staff and faculty at Fraser Academy, (604) 736-5575
4/26 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 6:30-8:00 p.m., parents at Fraser Academy, (601) 736-5575

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 May
5/1 Southport, CT, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students with Learning Disabilities" 1:30-3:30 p.m., Eagle Hill-Southport, (203) 254-2044
5/1 Southport, CT, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Eagle Hill-Southport, (203) 254-2044
5/2 Dracut, MA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Dracut Public Schools Special Education Department, (978) 957-4633
5/3 Wellesley, MA, "The Mindset of the Effective Educator: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" 4:00-5:00 p.m., for faculty and staff at Mass Bay Community College, (781) 239-2733
5/3 Wellesley, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" 5:30-7:00 p.m., for parents of students at Mass Bay Community College, (781) 239-2733
5/18 Corning, NY, "Troubled Times, Troubled Youth: A Strength-Based Approach to Helping Families Become Resilient" one day, Family Service Society, (607) 962-8422
5/24 Louisville, KY, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Resilience in Ourselves and Others" one day, sponsored by the Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, (859) 622-4968
5/29 Exeter, NH, "Nurturing Resilience in Children" 8:00-9:00 a.m., Exeter Hospital Grand Rounds, (603) 778-7311

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 June
6/1 Boston, MA, "Angry Youth: A Strength-Based Approach for Nurturing Motivation and Resilience" one day, Master Workshop Series sponsored by Massachusetts Mental Health Center/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, (617) 327-6777
6/8 "Resilience" morning, Graduation speech for graduates of the Arlington School, McLean Hospital, (617) 855-2000
6/13 Savannah, GA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" (Keynote) 3:45-5:30 p.m., Riverstreet Institute, sponsored by Sopris West Educational Services, Longmont, CO, (800) 547-6747
6/19 Middleboro, MA, "Resilience" morning, Graduation Speech for graduates of the Chamberlain School, (508) 947-7825
6/21 Snowshoe, WV, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" (Keynote) 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Mountain State Institute, sponsored by Sopris West Educational Services, Longmont, CO, (800) 547-6747
6/26 Lexington, KY, "Working with Resistant and Angry Students: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Cooperation, and Resilience" 8:30-11:30 a.m.. repeated from 1:00-4:00 p.m., Kentucky Behavior Institute, sponsored by the Kentucky Council for Children with Behavior Disorders, (502) 564-4860
6/27 Lexington, KY, "From Stressed Out to Stress Hardy: Strategies to Avoid Burnout" 9:00-10:30 a.m., repeated from 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Kentucky Behavior Institute, sponsored by the Kentucky Council for Children with Behavior Disorders, (502) 564-4860

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 July
7/10 Gatlinburg, TN, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" (Keynote) 3:45-5:30 p.m., Smoky Mountain Institute, sponsored by Sopris West Educational Services, Longmont, CO, (800) 547-6747
7/13 Gettysburg, PA, "Are Unmotivated Youth Really Unmotivated?" (Workshop) 8:30-10:00 a.m.,, and "Working with At-Risk Youth and Families: Strategies for Fostering Cooperation, Hope, and Resilience" (Keynote) 10:40-11:55 a.m., 15th Annual Permanency Conference, sponsored by Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries in partnership with Family Design Resources, Harrisburg, PA, (717) 236-8510
7/16-20 Cape Cod, MA, "Resilience Across the Lifespan: Strength-Based Strategies to Nurture Balance, Self-Discipline, and Hope in Ourselves and Others" 9:00-noon each day, New England Educational Institute, Pittsfield, MA, (413) 499-1489
7/26 Little Rock, AR, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in Students" one day, Arkansas School-Based Mental Health Professional Organization, (501) 745-6058

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 August
8/15 Atlanta, GA, "Creating a Positive School Climate" one day (presentation and consultation for staff, faculty, administrators, and Strategic Planning Group), Trinity School, (404) 231-8100
8/16 Atlanta, GA, "Creating a Positive School Climate" 8:30-11:00 a.m. (presentation and consultation for staff, faculty, administrators, and Strategic Planning Group), Trinity School, (404) 231-8100
8/17

Alsip, IL, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience" 8:30-11:30 a.m., AERO Special Education Collaborative, Burbank, Il, (708) 496-3330

8/22 Woonsocket, RI, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" 9:00 a.m.-noon, sponsored by The Hasbro Center for Teaching Excellence, a division of The Dunn Institute, Providence, RI, (401) 831-7323
8/27 Foxborough, MA, "Are Unmotivated Students Really Unmotivated?" one day, Foxborough Regional Charter School, (508) 543-2508
8/30 Woodstock, Il, "The Power of Mindsets: Strategies to Nurture Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in Students" morning, McHenry Roe School District, (815) 338-8200
8/30 Woodstock, Il, "Working with Students with Special Needs" afternoon, Special Education teachers, McHenry Roe School District, (815) 338-8200

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 September
9/11 Pelham, GA, "Working with Angry and Resistant Students: Strategies for Fostering Motivation and Resilience" one day, Southwest Georgia RESA, (229) 294-6750
9/12 Cordele, GA, "The Power of Mindsets: Creating a Positive School Climate for Students and Staff" 9:00-10:30 a.m., Ninth Annual South Georgia Superintendents Conference, Southwest Georgia RESA, (229) 294-6750
9/18 Stevenson, MD, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students with Learning Problems" 2:00-4:30 p.m., The Odyssey School, (410) 580-5531
9/18 Stevenson, MD, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 7:00-8:30 p.m., The Odyssey School, (410) 580-5531
9/25 Los Angeles, CA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" 1:00-4:00 p.m., one of the campuses of the Summit View School, (310) 751-1110
9/25 Los Angeles, CA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents" 7:00-9:00 p.m., one of the campuses of the Summit View School, (310) 751-1110
9/26 Los Angeles, CA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" 1:00-4:00 p.m., one of the campuses of the Summit View School, (310) 751-1110
9/28 Port Jefferson, NY, "Working with Angry, Resistant Youth: Strategies to Nurture Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience" one day, Mental Health Association in Suffolk County, Lindenhurst, (631) 226-3900

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 October
10/1 Northville, MI, "Raising Resilient Children" 7:00-9:00 p.m., Northville Youth Assistance, (248) 344-1618
10/2 Northville, MI, "Creating a Positive Work Climate" 9:30-11:30 a.m. repeated from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Northville Youth Assistance, (248) 344-1618
10/4 Litchfield, IL, "Working with Angry and Resistant Students: Strategies to Foster Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience" one day, Mid-State Special Education, (217) 324-6901
10/5 Hillsboro, IL, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" (Keynote) 9:45-11:15 a.m., Teachers' Institute sponsored by the Regional Office of Education #10, (217) 532-9591
10/9 Sarasota, FL, "Touching a Youngster's Mind and Heart: The Mindset of the Effective Professional" noon-1:30 p.m., sponsored by Forty Carrots Family Center, (941) 365-7716
10/9 Sarasota, FL, "Self-Disciplined Kids: Helping Children Become Responsible, Respectful, and Resilient. . . Toddlers to Teens" 7:00-8:30 p.m., sponsored by Forty Carrots Family Center, (941) 365-7716
10/11 New York, NY, "Raising Resilient Children" luncheon for members of NYC Metro Chapter of the Young President's Organization
10/12 Springfield, MA, "Working with Angry and Resistant Youth: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience" one day, American International College, (413) 737-7000
10/13 North Brookfield, MA, "Nurturing Resilience in Youth" 10:00 a.m.-noon, Parents Weekend at Valley View School, (508) 867-6505
10/19 Macungie, PA, "The Power of Mindsets: Strategies for Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience" one day, Hillside School, (610) 967-3701
10/23 Amarillo, TX, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Self-Discipline, Motivation, and Resilience in At-Risk Youth" one day, sponsored by Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, (806) 322-2500
10/24 Amarillo, TX, "Working with At-Risk" one day, Cal Farley's Boys Ranch staff, (806) 322-2500
10/25 Portland, OR, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Children with Learning Problems" afternoon, National Report on the State of Our Children and Dyslexia Conference sponsored by The Boys and Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area, (503) 232-0077

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November
11/3 Marlborough, MA, "A Journey from Pessimism and Doubt to Hope and Resilience: Changing the Outlook of Children with Learning Problems" (Keynote) morning, World Congress on Learning Disabilities sponsored by Learning Disabilities Worldwide, (781) 890-5399
11/5 Calgary, Alberta, Canada, "Working with Angry, Resistant Children and Adolescents: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience" one day, sponsored by Jack Hirose and Associates, North Vancouver, British Columbia, (800) 456-5424 or (604) 924-0296 or www.jackhirose.com
11/6 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, "Working with Angry, Resistant Children and Adolescents: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience" one day, sponsored by Jack Hirose and Associates, North Vancouver, British Columbia, (800) 456-5424 or (604) 924-0296 or www.jackhirose.com
11/10 Crystal City, VA, "A Strength-Based Approach for Children with ADHD: Discarding Myths, Nurturing Resilience" (Closing Keynote) 8:30-10:00 a.m., annual CHADD Conference, Landover, MD, (301) 306-7070
11/13 Los Angeles area, CA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" one day, sponsored by the California State University at Northridge, Center for Teaching and Learning, (818) 677-7494
11/14 Los Angeles area, CA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" one day, sponsored by the California State University at Northridge, Center for Teaching and Learning, (818) 677-7494
11/16 Cambridge, MA, "Effective Educators and Resilient, Motivated Learners: Understanding Mindsets for School Success" (Keynote) 7:45-9:00 p.m., at the Learning and the Brain conference sponsored by Harvard Medical School, MIT, Yale School of Medicine, National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Association of Secondary School Principals, and Fairleigh Dickinson University, (781) 449-4010
11/18 Lower Merion, PA, (Title and times to be determined) (Keynote and Workshop) one day, Annual Auerbach Central Agency for Jewish Education Professional Day, sponsored by Kehillah of Lower Merion, (610) 645-8380
11/30 Boston, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" (Keynote) 9:00-10:00 a.m., The Association of Boarding Schools, Washington, D.C. (202) 965-8982

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 December
12/3 West Windsor, NJ, (title and time to be determined), conference sponsored by Capitol County Children's Collaborative, Hamilton, NJ, (609) 584-0888
12/5

Boston, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" 4:00-6:00 p.m., for teachers in the Children's Wellness Initiative sponsored by Franciscan Hospital for Children, (617) 254-3800

12/8 McKinney, TX, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" one day, Collin County Special Education Cooperative, (972) 548-3200
12/10

Boston, MA, "Developing Stress Hardiness and Avoiding Burnout" 4:00-6:00 p.m., for the school-based staff in the Children's Wellness Initiative sponsored by Franciscan Hospital for Children, (617) 254-3800

12/11 Boston, MA, "Nurturing Resilience in Adolescents" 10:00-11:00 a.m., Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Children's Hospital Medical Center, (617) 355-6706
12/12 Tyngsboro, MA, "Angry and Difficult Children and Adolescents: Strategies to Nurture Resilience and Manage Resistance" one day, Community Program Innovations, Gloucester, MA, (978) 283-2727
12/20 Pottersville, NJ, "Raising Resilient Children" 6:00-8:00 p.m., for parents of students at the Purnell School, (908) 439-2154
12/21 Pottersville, NJ, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students" one day, faculty at the Purnell School, (908) 439-2154

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