Raising an Optimistic Child

[ 9 March 2010]

Evening talk, in association with the Hong Kong University Graduate Alumni Education Foundation (HKUGA EF).

Flexible, realistic optimism is a key factor in the success and resilience of individuals, families and even organizations.

Using fun, mood-enhancing exercises based on the latest research in brain science and developmental psychology, best-selling authors Drs Bob Murray and Alicia Fortinberry show how to build a resilient and harmonious family and learning environment for children and minimize the impact of work stress.

This highly practical talk will help parents, educators and carers model optimism and use effective relationship-building skills that nurture life-long resilience in young children and teens.

Learn proven strategies and tips, including how to:

  Create a supportive, interdependent family
  Prepare children to face life challenges and adversity with an optimistic outlook
  Encourage children to communicate honestly and with empathy and respect
  Make friends with your adolescents
  Give skilled feedback and hard messages while building children's self-esteem
  Stimulate children's curiosity and develop broad and balanced thinking

Presenters

Bob Murray, MBA, PhD, and Alicia Fortinberry, PhD, help prominent organizations around the world increase optimism and sustainable performance. Best-selling authors of Creating Optimism and Raising an Optimistic Child, Drs Murray and Fortinberry have taught at leading universities in the US and Australia. As founders of Fortinberry Murray Consulting, their clients include PricewaterhouseCoopers (Global, China/Singapore/Hong Kong), Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, PepsiCo, McDonald's, Stockland, Macquarie Bank, Deloitte, and some of the world's top law firms.

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