The MRP Project’s Raising Resilient Kids program is for parents of youth ages 8-18 who want to ensure their child can positively and productively overcome life’s obstacles. In this four-week series we will highlight the essential role obstacles play in children’s development. The facilitators discourage parents from trying to “fix problems.” Instead, we discuss specific behaviors, thoughts and actions to help children cope with their feelings in a specific situation. These strategies can then be used to help deal with similar feelings in the future.
We spend some time during the first session discussing ourselves and our own resilience. This is an important aspect to the series, as it’s critical for us as parents to be resilient. We can’t expect our children to be resilient unless we’re modeling resilient behavior for them!
Specifically, we’ll explore the following topics in the 4-week series:
*Importance of Being Resilient, What Is Resilience, Identifying Strengths
*7 C’s of Resilience
*Sensitive Listening/Responding, The ABC Model
*Explanatory Style, Locus of Control, Social Media and Resilience, Staying Flexible, and Places to Look for Help.
Each class focuses on specific topics (outlined above). The facilitators provide time for problem-solving and group discussions. Participants can support each other, share lessons-learned, discuss experiences and learn from one another.
About the Facilitators
Meghan McGuire is a Certified Elementary School Counselor in Ashland, MA. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Providence College, a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Boston College, and a CAGS in Resiliency in the Helping Professions from Assumption College. Meghan has been working with children and families in various capacities for twenty years. In her free time, Meghan loves spending time with her husband, 3 sons, and rescue mutt, Bailey.
Kristen Pedroli Pierce is the founder and executive director of The MRP Project. Kristen holds a position as internal communications manager in a large organization. Through her own personal tragedy (the death of her husband in 2016), Kristen saw a need for social and emotional support in the community. Through The MRP Project, she hopes to carry on her late husband’s passion for community service and mentoring.
Sign up for $80 per person for 4 weeks
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