Building Bridges: Resilience Strategies to Support Emerging Adults
Invited Speaker & Networking Event - February 12, 2025 at the Palace Laval - 9:00AM - 3:00PM (Buffet Lunch included)
The YPTC is excited to invite educators at the Secondary and College level to a transformative workshop focused on building resilience in both students and educators. This interactive event will delve into the science of resilience, its crucial role in student success, and practical strategies to nurture it in the classroom.
Join us as Educators from the youth, adult & vocational and college sectors are invited to come together around the topic of Resilience.
Start the day off with an Opening Plenary with renowned educator Dr. Jean Clinton, she will lead an insightful sessions followed by opportunities for group discussions, networking, as well as interactive workshops to dive deeper into these crucial topics.
Register Here (deadline February 3, 2025)
Note: an LCEEQ account is required to register, but signing up is simple and you can even use SSO (Google or Microsoft)
Dr. Jean Clinton of McMaster University is one of four renowned experts to advise the Ontario government on bold reforms to the province's publicly funded education system. The clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine is a specialist in child psychiatry. Her expertise is in the development of young minds and she is recognized internationally as an advocate for children's issues. Her special interest lies in brain development, and the crucial role relationships and connectedness play therein. She is equally committed to ensuring that children’s and youths’ needs and voices are heard and respected, and she actively promotes the celebration of National Child Day.
Dr Clinton holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Education and a medical degree and Fellowship in Psychiatry from McMaster University. Jean’s greatest accomplishment is being the mother of 5 great kids who range in age from 21-31 years.
Workshop Highlights
Understanding the Brain’s Development and Its Response to Stress: Gain insights into how the brain develops, how stress affects learning, and the impact of early experiences on students' ability to manage adversity.
The Role of Resilience in Student Success: Discover how resilience helps students overcome challenges, thrive in academic settings, and develop the skills necessary for lifelong success.
The Role of Mindset in Building Resilience: Explore how cultivating a growth mindset can significantly enhance resilience and contribute to students' ability to adapt, learn, and achieve.
Developing Resilience in the Classroom: Learn practical strategies and approaches to foster resilience in your students, creating an environment where they can face setbacks with confidence and perseverance.
Browse this Resource Package on the topic of Resilience