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 2013
Marblehead, MA, "Raising a Resilient, Self-Disciplined Child," 7:00-9:00 p.m., co-sponsored by Tower School and The Mother’s Coop, contact Libby Parker (781) 631-5800
Long Beach, NY, "Nurturing Resilience in Ourselves and Our Students During Challenging Times," 3:30-4:30 p.m., for faculty at the Long Beach City School District, (516) 897-2104
Long Beach, NY, "Nurturing Resilience in Ourselves and Our Children During Challenging Times," 7:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by the Long Beach City School District, (516) 897-2104
Northfield, IL, "Touching a Student's Mind and Heart: The Mindset of the Effective Educator," 4:00-5:30 p.m., sponsored by Family Action Network (FAN), Highcrest Middle School, Wilmette Junior High School, Avoca D37, Glencoe D35, Kenilworth D38, New Trier High School’s ECGC Parent Committee, North Shore Academy, Regina Dominican High School, Sunset Ridge D29, and Winnetka D36, contact Lonnie Stonitsch, (847) 763-9713
Northfield, IL, "Fostering Family Closeness and Respect," 7:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by Family Action Network (FAN), Highcrest Middle School, Wilmette Junior High School, Avoca D37, Glencoe D35, Kenilworth D38, New Trier High School’s ECGC Parent Committee, North Shore Academy, Regina Dominican High School, Sunset Ridge D29, and Winnetka D36, contact Lonnie Stonitsch, (847) 763-9713
Cincinnati, OH, "Increasing Student Engagement: Strategies for Developing Motivated, Resilient Learners," one day, sponsored by Springer School and Center and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, (513) 871-6080
Cincinnati, OH, "Less Stress, More Balance: Strategies for Developing a Resilient Family," 7:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by Springer School and Center and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, (513) 871-6080
February 2013
Boca Raton, FL, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Resilience and Successful Transitions," (Keynote) 8:45-11:15 a.m., at Transitions 2013 conference sponsored by The Institute for Achievement and Learning, Lynn University, (561) 237-7000
Boca Raton, FL, "Stories of Success: Portraits of Hope and Resilience," (Panel with Students), 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., at Transitions 2013 conference sponsored by The Institute for Achievement and Learning, Lynn University, (561) 237-7000
Boca Raton, FL, "From Stressed Out to Stress Hardy: Learning to Take Care of Ourselves so We Can Take Care of the Teens in Our Lives," (Breakout Session), 1:45-2:45 p.m., at Transitions 2013 conference sponsored by The Institute for Achievement and Learning, Lynn University, (561) 237-7000
Boca Raton, FL, "A Dialogue with Dr. Brooks," (Breakout Session), 3:00-3:45 p.m., at Transitions 2013 conference sponsored by The Institute for Achievement and Learning, Lynn University, (561) 237-7000
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," (Keynote) afternoon, conference sponsored by Scholastic
through 02/22/2013 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.
Houston, TX, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 4:30-7:30 p.m., Educator Seminar sponsored by The Joy School, (713) 523-0660
Houston, TX, "To Enrich the Lives of Children: The Role of the 'Charismatic Adult,'" (Keynote) Luncheon, sponsored by The Joy School, (713) 523-0660
Houston, TX, "Transforming Negative into Positive Mindsets: To Nurture Hope and Learning in Our Children," 1:30-2:30 p.m., sponsored by The Joy School, (713) 523-0660
March 2013
Springfield, VA, "The Power of Motivation, Hope, and Resilience in Children with Special Needs," (Keynote) 9:15-10:30 a.m., at the annual Special Education Conference sponsored by the Parent Resource Center Team of the Fairfax County Public Schools, (703) 204-394
Springfield, VA, "From Stressed Out to Stress Hardy: Strategies to Cope More Effectively with Individual Stress to Build Resilience" (Breakout Session), 10:45-11:45 a.m., at the annual Special Education Conference sponsored by the Parent Resource Center Team of the Fairfax County Public Schools, (703) 204-3941
Weston, MA, "Raising Resilient Children," 7:00-9:00 p.m., for parents at The Meadowbrook School, (781) 894-1193
Bronx, NY, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 3:30-5:00 p.m., for faculty at the Lower and Middle Schools of Riverdale Country School, (718) 549-7780
Bronx, NY, "Raising Resilient Children," 7:00-9:00 p.m., for parents of students at the Lower and Middle Schools of Riverdale Country School, (718) 549-7780
Worcester, MA, "A Central Task for Administrators: Fostering Resilience in Ourselves and Our Staff to Meet the Needs of Students," (Keynote) 9:15-10:30 a.m., at The Massachusetts Administrators of Special Education Conference, (617) 354-4924
Rhinebeck, NY, "Creating Positive Mindsets in Children with Special Needs," 7:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by Astor Services for Children and Families, (845) 871-1000
Rhinebeck, NY, “The Power of Mindsets: Creating a Positive Work Environment,” one day, for leadership staff at Astor Services for Children and Families, (845) 871-1000
Rhinebeck, NY, "Creating a Mindset for Success in Our Kids," one day, for staff of Astor Services for Children and Families, (845) 871-1000
Boston, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," (Keynote) 10:30-11:45 a.m., conference sponsored by Scholastic
April 2013
Wyckoff, NJ, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Children," 3:30-4:30 p.m., for faculty at the Wyckoff Public Schools, (201) 848-5700
Wyckoff, NJ, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-9:00, sponsored by the PTO Coordinating Council, (201) 848-5700
Boston, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," 9:00-10:30 a.m., at a conference sponsored by the National Institute for Student-Centered Education, Arlington, MA, (781) 641-5986
Newton, MA, "Raising Resilient Boys for Successful Lives," 7:00-9:00 p.m., for parents at The Fessenden School, Parent Forum, dkiley@fessenden.org
New York, NY, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," (Keynote) 11:05 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at a conference sponsored by Learning & the Brain, Needham, MA, (781) 449-4010
Memphis, TN, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Resilience in Children, Their Families, and Ourselves," one day, for staff at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, (901) 595-3314
Burlington, VT, "A Strength-Based Approach for Working with At-Risk Youth," one day, sponsored by the Howard Center, (802) 343-9840
New Orleans, LA, "Can You Take Care of Students if You Don’t Take Care of Yourself?" (Keynote) 8:10-9:10 a.m., at the Plain Talk for Reading Institute, sponsored by the Center for Development and Learning, Metairie, LA, www.cdl.org
New Orleans, LA, "Are Unmotivated Students Really Unmotivated?" (Breakout Session) 10:50 a.m.-12:15 p.m., at the Plain Talk for Reading Institute, sponsored by the Center for Development and Learning, Metairie, LA, www.cdl.org
New Orleans, LA, "Are Unmotivated Students Really Unmotivated?" (Breakout Session) 1:30-2:55 p.m., at the Plain Talk for Reading Institute, sponsored by the Center for Development and Learning, Metairie, LA, www.cdl.org
New York, NY, "Nurturing Resilience in Children and Ourselves," 1:30-3:00 p.m., sponsored by Tuesday’s Children, (516) 562-9000
Birmingham, AL, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," at the Alabama Leadership Summit sponsored by Scholastic
Vancouver, British Columbia, 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
Victoria, British Columbia, 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
May 2013
Deerfield Beach, FL, "The Power of Mindsets: Creating a Positive School Climate," (Keynote) morning, at a conference sponsored by the Broward County School Social Work Association, (754) 235-5387
June 2013
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 2013, co-sponsored by Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, (800) 381-4955
Birmingham, AL, “From Stressed Out to Stress Hardy: Taking Care of Ourselves in Order to Take Care of Students,” 11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m., for Assistant Principals in the Birmingham City Schools, (205) 231-6431
through 06/28/2013 Cambridge, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Promoting Positive School Climates and Motivation in Students," four day Summer Institute sponsored by Learning & the Brain, Needham, MA, (781) 449-4010. Dr. Suzanne Brooks will assist in this Institute. The schedule is Tuesday, June 25, noon-5:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, June 26 and 27, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and Friday, June 28, 8:30-2:00 p.m.
July 2013
through 07/12/2013 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.
Fort Gibson Lake, OK, "Time to Reset and Refocus: Leader and Teacher Effectiveness through Positive Nurturing Mindsets," 8:30-11:30 a.m., at the Oklahoma Schools Advisory Council Administrators Summer Conference, www.osac.us
Katy, TX, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Children," repeated three times during the day, for administrators at Katy Independent School District, (281) 396-6000
August 2013
Mobile, AL, “The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students,” 9:00-10:30 a.m., for staff and faculty in the Mobile County Public Schools, (251) 221-4000
Bethesda, MD, “The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students,” one day, for faculty at The Woods Academy, (301) 365-3080
Boston, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students with Special Needs," 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., for staff and faculty at The COMPASS School, (857) 220-2333
Houlton, ME, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," one day, for staff and faculty at RSU #29, (207) 532-6555
September 2013
Vero Beach, FL, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 5:15-6:15 p.m., for parents and faculty at Storm Grove Middle School, (772) 564-6400
through 09/18/2013 Kapolei, HI, “The Power of Mindsets: Promoting Positive School Climates and Motivation in Students,” three-day Institute for administrators in the Hawaii Public Schools, organized by Learning & the Brain, Needham, MA, (781) 449-4010
Charlotte, NC, “Fostering Family Closeness and Respect,” 12:15-1:30 p.m., at a luncheon sponsored by the Carroll Financial Group
October 2013
Boston, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Resilience in High Risk Students," 9:00-11:00 a.m., for Nurse Practitioners, School-Based Health Center Program, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, (617) 624-5200
Lincoln, NE, "Raising a Self-Disciplined Child," 7:00-9:00 p.m., sponsored by BryanGH Medical Center, (402) 481-5324
Lincoln, NE, "The Power of Mindsets: Strategies for Working with At-Risk Children and Families," 9:00 a.m.-noon, sponsored by BryanGH Medical Center, (402) 481-5324
Springfield, MO, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," evening, sponsored by Burrell Behavioral Health, (417) 761-5021
Springfield, MO, "Working with Angry and Resistant Youth: Strategies for Fostering Motivation, Self-Discipline, and Resilience," one day, sponsored by Burrell Behavioral Health, (417) 761-5021
through 10/20/2013 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 speaking engagement that is scheduled at the same time on each day.
New York, NY, "Raising Resilient Children," 6:15-7:30 p.m., St. Thomas More Play Group Parents' Association, (917) 710-1078
White Plains, NY, "Challenging Negative Mindsets and Myths: A Key Task for the School Psychologist," (Keynote) 9:00-10:00 a.m., at the annual conference of the New York Association of School Psychologists, www.nyasp.org
Bethlehem, PA, “Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents,” 7:00-9:00 p.m., for parents at Moravian Academy, (610) 868-4744
Bethlehem, PA, “The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students,” one day, for faculty at Moravian Academy, (610) 868-4744
November 2013
Worcester, MA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students," one day, sponsored by the Institute for School Counseling and School Psychology Program at Assumption College, (508) 767-7430
Monroe, NY, “Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents,” 7:00-9:00 p.m., for parents and caregivers at Kiryas Joel Union Free School District, (845) 782-7510
Mahwah, NJ, “The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students,” one day, for staff, faculty, and administrators at Kiryas Joel Union Free School District, Monroe, NY, (845) 782-7510
Crystal City, VA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Hope and Resilience in Children with ADHD," (Plenary Address) 8:30-10:00 a.m., at the 25th Annual International Conference on ADHD, sponsored by CHADD, Landover, MD, (301) 306-7070
and 11/15/2013 Mt. Gretna, PA, "Resilience Across the Lifespan: Strength-Based Strategies to Nurture Balance, Stress Hardiness, and Hope in Ourselves and Others," two-day seminar sponsored by Philhaven, (717) 270-2484, philhaven.org/Corporate/Education/ProfessionalDevelopmentOfferings/tabid/443/eventid/191/Default.aspx
Arlington, MA, "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents," 7:00-8:30 p.m., for parents at Lesley Ellis School, (781) 641-1346
Bellevue, WA, "Raising a Self-Disciplined Child," 7:00-8:00 p.m., at the Annual Conference of the Washington State School Directors’ Association, Olympia, WA, (360) 493-9231
Bellevue, WA, "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Self-Discipline, Creativity, and Resilience in Students," (Keynote) 9:00-10:00 a.m., at the Annual Conference of the Washington State School Directors’ Association, Olympia, WA, (360) 493-9231
Lexington, MA, "Learning to Take Care of Ourselves so that We Can Take Care of Our Students," 3:30-5:00 p.m., for faculty in the Department of Special Education, Lexington Public Schools, (781) 861-2490.
Dublin, Ireland (virtual presentation), “Nurturing Resilience through the Arts: The Search for Islands of Competence,” 11:00 a.m.-noon, at an Arts Programme sponsored by the National Youth Council of Ireland
December 2013
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, "Stressed Out to Stress Hardy: Caring for Ourselves and Our Clients," (Keynote) morning, at a three-day conference sponsored by Jack Hirose & Associates, www.jackhirose.com
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, "The Power of Mindsets: Strategies for the Clinician to Nurture Resilience and Motivation," 1:15-5:00 p.m., at a three-day conference sponsored by Jack Hirose & Associates, www.jackhirose.com
Wayne, NJ, “The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students with Special Needs,” 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., sponsored by Lakeview Learning Center, (973) 835-1777