Announcing NJ-ACT’s next in-person only workshop.

Whether you only see adults or work with parents and children, this workshop will teach you practical techniques to help your patients who are parents and grandparents guide their families through stressful life events.

This presentation examines common myths, deeper truths, and clinical strategies for promoting resilience in families.

Many clinical examples will be provided.

Presented by Eileen Kennedy-Moore, Ph.D.
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 9:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

• Senior author of nine books about parenting
• Author or co-author of nine articles in peer-reviewed professional journals
• Presentations at numerous professional conferences including “The Emotional Side of Parenting”
• Presenter of three videos including the Great Course “Raising Emotionally and Socially Healthy Kids,” Wondrium
• Featured on numerous network TV shows including “Live with Kelly & Ryan,” “Good Day Philadelphia,” “NBC News Daily,” and “The Today Show”
• Created “Open Door for Parents,” webinars for parents or kids about parenting and children’s feelings and friendships

Location: Cranford, NJ, 2 miles from Garden State Parkway exit 137

NJ-ACT maintains responsibility for this program and its content. NJ-ACT membership and advance registration are required. Registration includes 2 CE credits for psychologists or social workers. NJ-ACT never charges for CE credits.

Registration is now closed.

Directions to the venue in Cranford will be emailed to you within 2 days of our receiving your registration. Please contact us immediately if you do not receive the instructions. Instructions will be sent to the email address NJ-ACT has on file for you.

Bountiful brunch includes an omelet station, crispy farmhouse bacon, French toast casserole with strawberries, Italian breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit platter, pastries, muffins, scones, croissants, orange juice, coffee, and tea.

Schedule of the day
9:15  Bountiful brunch – part 1
10:00  Presentation – part 1
11:00  Bountiful brunch – part 2
11:30  Presentation – part 2
12:30  End of workshop

Learning Objectives:
1. List examples of common adverse childhood experiences
2. Describe and refute key myths about children and resilience
3. Explain the potential harm of shallow ideas of resilience for children and families living under adverse conditions.

NJ-ACT and Dr. Kennedy-Moore receive no commercial support and have no conflicts of interest. This workshop is appropriate for all mental health professionals who are licensed for independent practice.

Target Audience: Mental health professionals licensed for independent practice
Instructional Level: This workshop is appropriate for all levels
Cancellations: Full refund or credit for cancellations received one week prior to the workshop