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School, Community, Mental Health, & Parent Groups

In addition to his speaking engagements, Dr. Brooks has consulted to schools and school systems, mental health agencies, the media, and businesses. He has helped staff to articulate short term and long term goals, enhance problem solving skills, define and overcome obstacles to change, learn ways to deal with stress, and foster more effective working relationships among colleagues and with students or clients.

The recipient of numerous professional, community, and government awards, Dr. Brooks is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and has served as Director of the Department of Psychology at McLean Hospital. He has made more than 200 appearances on television shows in the Boston area and on national cable television discussing a variety of psychological topics. He completed a videotape for PBS on the topic of resilience and self-esteem. He is frequently cited in newspaper and magazine articles, including The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Newsweek, Time, and Parents. He is the author or co-author of thirteen books and numerous articles and book chapters.

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Dr. Brooks' presentations for professional groups have addressed such key topics as:

His talks for parents and the community, typically 60-90 minutes in length, have addressed themes of:

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Feedback

Dr. Brooks' lectures are very well-received. Audiences have found his presentations to be informative, entertaining, and useful. A few representative comments follow:

	This is one of the best speakers on any topic that I have heard. He is not only informative and knowledgeable, but very engaging." (Teacher)
	How wonderful today was! What a dynamic, charismatic speaker Dr. Brooks was. I laughed and learned all day." (Teacher)
	I really enjoyed Dr. Brooks. He gave us specific strategies we can use to elevate the tone of the building that doesn't cost anything." (Teacher)
	The keynote address was excellent. Workshop great. Related not only to teachers and students, but also to parents and kids. We all got something out of it." (Teacher)
	It would be very hard not to be superlative about Bob's presentation. Sometimes I feel like I am burning out and I was challenged by his talk to reexamine my approach." (Mental health professional)
	Great speaker! Very motivating and informative!" (Health care professional)
	I loved Dr. Brooks! Have him come again...I could listen to him for weeks!" (Parent)
	You are an exceptional speaker and feedback from the audience was the best we have received in our 20 years of sponsoring seminars, and we have had some excellent speakers." (Health care professional)
	I meant what I said at the conclusion of your keynote presentation yesterday: We were graced by your presence and this school district has benefited by that presence." (School superintendent)
	What you model is constructive self-criticism, empathy, and positive affect without being overly technical. Your warmth and personal exuberance impel your audience to follow your example. It is rare for a professional of your stature to have such direct communication skill with an audience of educators and parents." (Physician)
	Your seminar and keynote speech were exceptionally well received. Your luncheon speech enlivened our afternoon and left us all with a message that we sometimes overlook under the pressure of our jobs." (School principal attending conference for school principals)