Resiliency Road Trip: Baltimore City

The “Resiliency Road Trip” series, led by Frank Kros, aims to empower adults to guide and nurture children by equipping them with practical and powerful skills to shape resilient minds. On August 27th, our second of six stops on our “Resiliency Road Trip” will bring us to Baltimore City at the Enoch Pratt Central Library to host two free sessions:

• Session 1: The Saddest Song: Adolescence, Suicide, and the Developing Brain from 10:30AM-1:00PM
  This topic introduces participants to the emerging research findings on how the adolescent brain develops and functions in the context of depression and suicidal behavior. The workshop will share with participants the significant insight gained into suicidal behavior over the last decade. The seminar will also supply participants with multiple tools for the practical application of this research to adolescents identified as “at-risk” for severe depression and/or suicide. The workshop also exposes participants to the growing body of resources on brain-compatible therapy and treatment programs for at-risk youth. More than 20 preventative and resilience-building strategies will be shared with participants to teach adolescents how to effectively cope with the adversity, depression, anxiety, and stress associated with adolescent development and challenging life circumstances.
• Session 2: Change Your Language, Change Their Lives: What Adults Can Say Differently Today to Transform the Tomorrows of Our Youth from 2:00-4:00PM
  Neuroscience discoveries have revolutionized our understanding of how the brains of our children and youth learn and grow. In particular, brain research reveals how the specific language used by adults who teach, mentor, counsel, and parent youth has a much more profound effect on their development than previously realized. Adults can talk to kids in ways that dramatically boost the development of resilience. Learn eight specific “use tomorrow” strategies you can apply immediately to transform the lives of the children and youth you serve. Walk away with a new way of talking to youth that builds resilience, promotes intrinsic motivation, improves behavior, boosts listening and memory skills, and engenders hope and optimism. One of our most popular workshops and newly updated with “Say This, Not That!” tools, you’ll learn that what you say matters, more than you ever knew!

Join us for one or both of these sessions in Baltimore City to enhance your ability to support and nurture the resilience and well-being of the children in your care. Please consider attending some of the other sessions in another region by visiting our event page here! Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.