Conference Schedule

Conference Day 3

Sat Apr 21 2018

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, New York, NY

Keynote Address I: Resilience is a Skill: Perspectives from Affective and Contemplative Neuroscience - Richard J. Davidson, PhD

8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Keynote Address II: Nurturing Positive Emotions, Purpose, and Resilience in Schools: An Antidote to Student Stress - Robert B. Brooks, PhD

9:15 AM - 10:10 AM

Coffee Break, Exhibits, Poster Sessions P and Book Signing for Richard J. Davidson,PhD and Robert B. Brooks, PhD

10:10 AM - 10:35 AM

Keynote Address III: Fewer Things, Better: How to Innovate with Intentionality - Angela S. Watson, MA

10:35 AM - 11:25 AM

Keynote Address IV: Educating the iGeneration: Why Kids are Growing Up Stressed, Less Happy and Unprepared for Adulthood - Jean M. Twenge, PhD

11:30 AM - 12:25 PM

Lunch Break (On Your Own) and Book Signings for Angela P. Watson, MA, and Jean M. Twenge, PhD

12:25 PM - 1:30 PM

Concurrent Sessions

1:30 PM - 4:10 PM

Afternoon Concurrent Sessions 'D'

The Science of Stress & Resilience

Room: Empire West (2nd Floor, Sheraton Hotel)

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Part I – Developing the Mindset of Effective, Resilient Students

Sam J. Goldstein, PhD(RP, K-College)

2:40 PM - 3:25 PM

Part II – The Fragility of Memory: Stress & Who Needs to Remember What?

Kenneth S. Kosik, MD(RP, K-College)

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Part III – Effects of Acute Stress on Academic Performance and Optimizing Stress Responses to Promote Resilience and Achievement

Jeremy P. Jamieson, PhD(RP, K-College)

Managing SEL & Executive Skills

Room: New York East (3rd Floor, Sheraton Hotel)

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Part I – Fostering Social-Emotional Learning and Resilience in Secondary Classrooms

Rachel A. Poliner, MAEd(RP, 6-12)

2:40 PM - 4:10 PM

Part II – Executive Function and Mindfulness in the Classroom

Christina Young, MSEd, LPC(RP, 6-12)

Technology, Stress & Wellbeing

Room: Metro East (2nd Floor, Sheraton Hotel)

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Part I – Digital Life, Stress, and Youth Wellbeing: Making Sense of Students' Varied Experiences with Social Apps

Emily Weinstein, EdD(RP, 4-12)

2:40 PM - 3:25 PM

Part II – Don't Just Blame the Machines: Teens, Anxiety, and Digital Technology

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary, PhD(RP, 4-12)

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Part III – The Risks and Rewards of Being an Adolescent in the Digital Age: Daily Mobile Technology Use, Social Support, and Mental Health Symptoms

Madeleine J. George, PhD(RP, 4-12)

Anxious Minds & Mental Health

Room: Empire East (2nd Floor, Sheraton Hotel)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Part I – Moving from 'I' to 'We': Strategies for Educators and Students to Cultivate Agility, Mindfulness, and Connection to Mitigate the Education Mental Health Crisis

Kristen Lee, EdD, LICSW(RP, 6-College)

3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

Part II – Working Collaboratively to Support Student Behavioral and Mental Health

Michelle Palladini, BA(RP, 6-College)

Fostering Mindful Mindsets

Room: New York West (3rd Floor, Sheraton Hotel)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Part I – Everyday Mindsets & Mindful Practices That Maximize Long-Term Memory & Learning

Nina Dibner, MEd(RP, K-12)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Part I – Everyday Mindsets & Mindful Practices That Maximize Long-Term Memory & Learning

Tricia Taylor, MEd(RP, K-12)

3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

Part II – Stress, Mindsets, & Resilience

Catherine Good, PhD(RP, K-12)

Teachers, Stress, & Burnout

Room: Metro West (2nd Floor, Sheraton Hotel)

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Part I – Mindfulness-Based Interventions to Reduce Teacher Stress and Burnout

Robert W. Roeser, PhD(R, K-12)

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Part II – Stress Contagion in the Classroom: Understanding and Breaking the Vicious Cycle

Eva Oberle, PhD(R, K-12)

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Part III – Burnout Contagion: How School Context and Colleagues Might Affect Teacher Burnout

Jihyun Kim, PhD(R, K-12)

CONCURRENT SESSIONS GUIDE

(RP)=Brain Research & Practical Strategies/Interventions

(R)=Mostly Brain/Child Development Research

(P)=Mostly Brain-Based Practical Strategies and Interventions

(PREK=16)=Applicable Grade Levels

This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.

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