Strength-Based Resilience: The Protective Power of Talents and Special Interests | ADAA Free Live Webinar on March 18

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Free Live Webinar | Wednesday, March 18 | 12 PM ET Presented in collaboration with Resilience Across Borders. Join us for a free, live Q&A webinar on Wednesday, March 18 at 12 pm with ADAA member experts, Drs Mary K. Alvord, Lindsay Myerberg, and Rachel Weinstock to explore how talents and special interests can build resilience in children, teens, and families.   Developing a talent or special interest is a powerful protective factor for young people. Beyond academics and peer relationships, a "third island of competence" provides a sense of mastery, identity, and engagement—key ingredients for emotional resilience.   This session goes beyond supporting a child's interests. It will explore how nurturing curiosity and engagement can strengthen resilience not only in young people, but also within families and school communities.   From this discussion, participants will learn how to: Identify and nurture a child's "island of competence" through talents and special interests Use passion-based activities to build confidence, coping skills, and emotional resilience Support families in creating balance and connection through shared interests Encourage students and parents to engage in meaningful activities that strengthen the school community Join this conversation to discover how small, intentional investments in passions and talents can create powerful pathways to resilience for children, families, and educators alike. Register Now   Translating ADAA Live Webinars

Meet the Presenters Mary K. Alvord, PhD, is a psychologist and founder of Alvord, Baker & Associates with more than 40 years of clinical experience. Dr. Alvord holds a position of Adjunct Associate Professor at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Founder of the charity, Resilience Across Borders, Inc., she is also the co-author of Resilience Builder Program for Children and Adolescents, Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens, The Action Mindset Workbook for Teens, and Resilience Builder Program - Universal. Learn more about Dr. Alvord. Lindsay Myerberg, PhD, is a licensed psychologist at Alvord, Baker & Associates. Dr. Myerberg specializes in treating children, adolescents, and young adults who present with a range of clinical issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, behavioral/emotional dysregulation, and ADHD. She has particular expertise in exposure therapy for youth anxiety disorders. Learn more about Dr. Myerberg. Rachel Weinstock, PhD, is a compassionate psychologist who treats children, adolescents, and adults at Alvord, Baker & Associates. She specializes in evidence-based, culturally-sensitive cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and enjoys integrating approaches from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Dr. Weinstock is especially passionate about using CBT with exposure and response prevention (ERP) to help individuals navigate anxiety and related challenges, including OCD and selective mutism. Learn more about Dr. Weinstock.   Please note: this public webinar is not eligible for continuing education credits. View all ADAA Public Webinars Visit the ADAA Bookstore

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