Strategies for Facilitating Social Emotional Development

Strategies for Facilitating Social Emotional Development

Event Details

Experts in the field of positive psychology argue that emotional intelligence may be as important or even more important than cognitive intelligence for success in school, career, and life. There are multiple positive characteristics will be covered in this seminar that fall under the broad domains of positive character and emotional intelligence. While social emotional learning is a valuable pursuit in its own right, there is a vast body of research connecting social emotional abilities with academic achievement and other positive educational outcomes. It is therefore vital that all parents and teachers foster home and classroom cultures that consider and promote social emotional learning. This seminar will provide practical strategies that teachers and parents may use to support the positive development of these important social emotional abilities such as:

• Impulse control: the ability to stop and think to make an informed choice instead of being controlled by every urge or feeling.
• Growth mindset: the belief in the capacity for continual human growth and the associated ability to think strategically in order to identify ways to learn from one’s experiences.
• Resilience: the ability to bounce back in response to adversity.
• Theory of mind: the ability to infer the thoughts, emotions, desires, and beliefs of others to predict and understand human behaviour.
• Compassion: the ability to feel sympathy and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of all other people regardless of impeding factors.
• Empathy: the ability to combine theory of mind and compassion to understand and share the feelings of another.  

Dr. Michael Maier is a published author, former psychology professor, and award-winning psychologist with over 15 years of experience supporting children, families, and schools. Recognized by his colleagues for his expertise, he has given lectures at the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, and Georgia Gwinnett College as well as at conferences for multiple professional associations. Having conducted over 1,000 psychological evaluations, he has a wealth of experience in assessment, consultation, and psychotherapy for individuals with: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD); Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and other learning disorders; Intellectual Impairment; and emotional, behavioural, and personality disorders such as Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and others. 

Schools can Register their Teachers using the Workshop Registration Form below.  Payment can be via credit card (preferred) or Invoice.

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Important Notes 

1. Payment is required prior to the date of the Professional Development Workshop in order to secure attendance.
2. For information on our Cancellation and Transfer Policy, please click here.
3. This workshop contributes to the 10 Queensland College of Teachers continuing Professional Development Requirements. You will receive a certificate on the day of event.