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.
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January 2012
Oaklyn, NJ, "The Power of Mindsets: Creating a Positive School Climate," 1:00-3:15 p.m., Oaklyn Public Schools, (856) 858-0335
Maynard, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 8:30-10:00 a.m., for pre-K through 8th grade faculty in the Maynard Public Schools, (978) 897-2222
Rockford, IL, "Effective Leadership: Mindsets for School Success," 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., for school administrators at Rockford School District, (815) 966-3000
Boston, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Creating a Positive School Climate," 9:15-10:15 a.m., sponsored by the Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, (617) 482-8686
Sicklerville, NJ, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 8:30-10:00 a.m., repeated 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m, for educators at the Gloucester Township Public Schools, (856) 227-1400
Bedford Corners, NY, "Raising a Resilient, Self-Disciplined Child," 7:30-9:00 p.m., sponsored by the Byram Hills PTSA, education@bhptsa.org
February 2012
Needham, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 6:00-8:00 p.m, for educators at Temple Beth Shalom, (781) 444-0077
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," (Keynote) 4:00-5:15 p.m., conference sponsored by Scholastic
New York, NY, "Raising Resilient Children," luncheon speaker, Early Childhood Development Center, (212) 360-7874
through 2/24/2012, Marco Island, FL, "Resilience Across the Lifespan: Strength-Based Strategies to Nurture Balance, Self-Discipline, and Hope in Ourselves and Others," 9:00 a.m.-noon, New England Educational Institute, Pittsfield, MA, (413) 499-1489. This is a week-long seminar that is scheduled at the same time on each day.
Newton, MA, "Raising Resilient Children," 7:00-8:30 p.m., for parents at the Longfellow Preschool, (617) 928-4530
March 2012
Houston, TX, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Children," (Keynote) 8:15-11:15 a.m., at a conference sponsored by The Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, (832) 282-7154
Short Hills, NJ, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by The Montessori Children’s Academy, (973) 258-1400
New York, NY, "Raising Stress Hardy, Resilient Children and Adolescents in a Stress-Filled World," 6:30-8:00 p.m., Collegiate School Parents’ Association, (212) 812-8500
Bismarck, MD, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 9:00-11:00 a.m., repeated 1:00-3:00 p.m., Bismarck Public Schools, (701) 323-4000
Chicago, IL, "Nurturing Resilience in Our Youth," evening, at a dinner sponsored by the Jewish United Fund of Chicago, (312) 346-6700
Boston, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," (Keynote) 10:30-11:45 a.m., conference sponsored by Scholastic
Durham, NC, "The Power of Mindsets: Strategies for Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Youngsters with Learning and Attention Problems," (Keynote) 9:00-11:00 a.m., at a conference sponsored by Success in Mind, (877) 680-8921
Wayland, MA, "Raising Resilient Children," 7:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston and the JCC Early Learning Centers, (617) 558-6414 or families@jccgb.org
Weston, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Strategies for Nurturing Motivation and Resilience," 7:15-9:30 a.m., sponsored by the New England Society for Applied Psychology, www.neasp.org
Hingham, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," (afternoon), for school professionals, sponsored by the Youth Health Connection, South Shore Hospital, (781) 794-7849
Hingham, MA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by the Youth Health Connection, South Shore Hospital, (781) 794-7849
and 3/30/2012, Lancaster, PA, "Treating Angry and Difficult Children and Adolescents: Strategies to Nurture Motivation and Resilience," two-day seminar sponsored by J&K Seminars, (800) 801-5415
April 2012
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "Nurturing Resilience and Achieving Balance in Our Lives," 3:00-4:30 p.m., Invited Client Program, Blake, Cassels, & Graydons LLP, (416) 863-2400
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "Nurturing Resilience and Achieving Balance in Our Lives," 8:30-10:00 a.m., for clients of Blake, Cassels, & Graydons, LLP, (416) 863-2400
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "Resilient Mindsets and Emotional Intelligence: Qualities for Success in Our Personal and Professional Lives," 12:30-2:00 p.m., for lawyers at Blake, Cassels, & Graydons, LLP, (416) 863-2400
Boston, MA, "Working with Angry Youth: A Strength-Based Approach for Nurturing Motivation and Resilience," one day, Master Series sponsored by the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology and the Massachusetts Mental Health Center, (617) 323-6662
Wasilla, AK, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience in Children," one day, sponsored by Links Mat-Su Parent Resource Center, (907) 373-3632
Wasilla, AK, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 5:00-6:30 p.m., sponsored by Links Mat-Su Parent Resource Center, (907) 373-3632
Pembroke, MA, "Raising Resilient, Self-Disciplined Children," 7:00-9:00 p.m., hosted by North Pembroke Elementary School PTO, (781) 826-5115
Taunton, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Resilience in Ourselves and Others," one day, for staff at the South Bay Mental Health Center, Brockton, MA, (508) 580-4691
May 2012
Piedmont, CA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by Piedmont Parents Network, www.piedmontparentsnetwork.org
Belmont, CA, "Raising Resilient Children with Learning Differences," 8:30-10:00 a.m., for parents at Charles Armstrong School, (650) 592-7570
Belmont, CA, "Nurturing Resilience in Children with Learning Differences," evening, at a dinner sponsored by Charles Armstrong School, (650) 592-7570
Newton, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Resilience in Youth and Their Families," 9:30-11:45 a.m., Hebrew College Jewish Education Seminar, (617) 559-8624
June 2012
Prides Crossing, MA, "Resilience in the Face of Challenges," afternoon, Commencement Speaker for students receiving high school degrees at Landmark School, (978) 236-3010
Houston, TX, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 9:25-10:35 a.m., repeated 1:25-2:35 p.m., sponsored by Cypress Fairbanks ISD, (281) 897-4000
Houston, TX, "From Stressed Out to Stress Hardy: Strategies to Avoid Pressure and Burnout," 2:50-4:00 p.m., sponsored by Cypress Fairbanks ISD, (281) 897-4000
Boston, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Resilience and Motivation," 8:30-9:40 a.m., as part of a three-day conference Psychiatry in 2012, co-sponsored by Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, (800) 381-4955
Pembroke, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 9:00-10:30 a.m., for faculty at Pembroke Public Schools, (781) 829-0832
Killington, VT, "The Power of Relationships: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," (Keynote) 8:10-9:30 a.m., at Vermont BEST Summer Institute, sponsored by the Vermont Department of Education and the University of Vermont, http://www.uvm.edu/cdci/best
through 06/29/2012, Cambridge, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Promoting Positive School Climates and Motivation in Students," four day Summer Institute sponsored by Learning & the Brain, http://www.learningandthebrain.com/Event-101/The-Power-of-Mindsets/Program. Dr. Suzanne Brooks will assist in this Institute. The schedule is Tuesday, June 26, noon-5:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, June 27 and 28, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and Friday, June 29, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
July 2012
through 07/13/2012, Cape Cod, MA, "Resilience Across the Lifespan: Strength-Based Strategies to Nurture Balance, Self-Discipline, and Hope in Ourselves and Others," 9:00 a.m.-noon, New England Educational Institute, Pittsfield, MA, (413) 499-1489. This is a week-long seminar that is scheduled at the same time on each day.
August 2012
Orlando, FL, "Nurturing ‘Resilient Mindsets’ in Therapy: Guideposts for the Clinician," 5:00-6:00 p.m., American Psychological Foundation’s Dr. Rosalee G. Weiss’ Lecture at the 2012 American Psychological Association Convention, (202) 336-5843
Helena, MT, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 9:00 a.m.-noon, repeated 1:00-4:00 p.m, at the Montana Instructional Institute, (406) 444-0733
Kent, OH, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," one day, for faculty at Kent City Schools, (330) 676-7600
Harrisburg, PA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 8:15-10:15 a.m., for the faculty at the Central Dauphin School District, (717) 545-4703
Yakima, WA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 8:30-10:30 a.m., Yakima School District, (509) 573-7000
Wasilla, AK, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," one day, Mat-Su Borough School District, (907) 746-9255
September 2012
Needham, MA, "Nurturing Resilience in Young Children," evening, for parents and teachers of children at the Children's Center, (781) 444-0077
Columbia, MO, "Working with Angry and Resistant Youth: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience," one day, sponsored by Burrell Behavioral Health, (573) 777-8450
Columbia, MO, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by Burrell Behavioral Health, (573) 777-8450
Wellesley, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Resilience in Youth," 7:00-8:30 p.m., for faculty, clergy, and high school mentor students at Temple Elohim, (781) 235-8419
Lynn, MA, "Nurturing Resilience and Motivation in Young Children," 6:30-8:30 p.m., sponsored by Early Learning Matters and the Lynn Public Schools, (781) 477-7220
Charleston, SC, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., for parents at the Porter-Gaud School, (843) 556-3620
Boston, MA, "Changing Mindsets: Strategies for Developing Motivation and Resilience," 1:00-3:30 p.m., at the Fifth Annual Coaching in Medicine and Leadership Conference, sponsored by Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, (800) 381-4955
October 2012
Ridgefield, CT, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Youth," 3:00-4:00 p.m., for Ridgefield Public School staff and community youth leaders, co-sponsored by Project Resilience: Ridgefield, CT, Ridgefield Public Schools, and Ridgefield PTA’s, contact Dr. Carol Mahlstedt, (203) 894-1069
Ridgefield, CT, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., co-sponsored by Project Resilience: Ridgefield, CT, Ridgefield Public Schools, and Ridgefield PTA’s, contact Dr. Carol Mahlstedt, (203) 894-1069
Acme, MI, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," one day, Fall Director’s Institute of the Michigan Association of State and Federal Program Specialists, http://www.masfps.org
Fairhaven, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," morning, Fairhaven Public Schools, (508) 979-4000
Glen Ellyn, IL, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 8:30-11:30 a.m., for faculty and staff at Glen Ellyn School District 41, (630) 790-6400
through 10/14/2012, Santa Fe, NM, "Resilience Across the Lifespan: Strength-Based Strategies to Nurture Balance, Self-Discipline, and Hope in Ourselves and Others," 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., New England Educational Institute, Pittsfield, MA, (413) 499-1489. This is a three-day seminar that is scheduled at the same time on each day.
Atlanta, GA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00 p.m., co-sponsored by the Wardlaw School and the Anne and Jim Kenan Preschool of the Atlanta Speech School, (404) 233-5332
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, "Working with Angry and Resistant Children and Adolescents: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience," one day, sponsored by Jack Hirose & Associates, www.jackhirose.com
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, "Working with Angry and Resistant Children and Adolescents: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience," one day, sponsored by Jack Hirose & Associates, www.jackhirose.com
November 2012
Nashville, TN, "The Power of Mindsets: Creating a Positive School Climate for Faculty and Students," (Keynote) morning, at a Leadership Academy sponsored by the International Center for Leadership in Education, Rexford, NY, (518) 399-2776
Nashville, TN, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," (Keynote) morning, conference sponsored by Scholastic
Canton, OH, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Youth," (Keynote) 8:30-11:45 a.m., at an all-day conference sponsored by Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health, (330) 454-7917
Canton, OH, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 6:30-8:30 p.m., sponsored by Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health, (330) 454-7917
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in At-Risk Students," one day, Jewish Vocational Services Toronto Annual School Psychology Conference
Portland, ME, "The Power of Mindsets: Strategies to Create a Positive School Climate," 10:00-11:45 a.m., sponsored by the Maine Principals Association, (207) 622-0217
Raleigh, NC, "Time to Reset and Refocus: Leader and Teacher Effectiveness through Positive, Nurturing Mindsets," (Keynote) 8:45-10:30 a.m., at the North Carolina School Superintendents Association Fall Leadership Conference, (919) 828-1426
Lincroft, NJ, "Working with Angry and Resistant College Students: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience," one day, New Jersey Community College Counselors Association
December 2012
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "Fostering Family Closeness and Respect," 8:30-10:00 a.m., for clients of Blake, Cassels & Graydons LLP, (416) 863-2400
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 12:30-2:00 p.m., for lawyers at Blake, Cassels & Graydons LLP, (416) 863-2400
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "Nurturing Resilience and Achieving Balance in Our Lives," 3:00-4:00 p.m., for administrative staff at Blake, Cassels & Graydons LLP, (416) 863-2400
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "Nurturing Resilience and Achieving Balance in Our Lives," 10:00-11:00 a.m., for administrative staff at Blake, Cassels & Graydons LLP, (416) 863-2400
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, "Nurturing Resilience and Achieving Balance in Our Lives," 2:00-3:00 p.m., for administrative staff at Blake, Cassels & Graydons LLP, (416) 863-2400