Friday, November 19
Location: Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA or Virtually via Zoom
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
Pre-Conference Workshops
Salon A-B
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
Practical Strategies to Reduce Anxiety in the Classroom
Jessica Minahan, PhD, BCBA
(P, All Ages)
Salon C-D
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
The Neuropsychology of Stress and Trauma: How to Develop a “Trauma Informed” School
Steven G. Feifer, DEd, NCSP, ABSNP
(P, All Ages)
Provincetown
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
Becoming a Mental Health Sleuth: Detecting and Responding to Mental Health Needs in the Classroom
Frank J. Kros, MSW, JD
(RP, All Ages)
Salon H-I
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
Cultivating Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth in School Communities
Christopher Willard, PsyD
(P, All Ages)
Salon J-K
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
Brain Science, Reading, and Dyslexia: From Research, to Practice, to the Summer Slide
Joanna A. Christodoulou, EdD; John D.E. Gabrieli, PhD
(RP, PreK-12)
This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.
Friday, November 19
Location: Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA or Virtually via Zoom
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Keynote Address I: Unwinding Our Anxiety in the Brain During a Pandemic - Judson A. Brewer, MD, PhD
2:35 PM - 3:35 PM ET
Keynote Address II: Reestablishing Attention and Synchronicity in Children Exposed to Trauma - Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD
3:35 PM - 4:05 PM ET
Morning Networking Coffee Break, Exhibit Hall, and Book Signings (Drs. Brewer and van der Kolk)
4:05 PM - 5:05 PM ET
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions A
Salon F
4:05 PM - 5:05 PM ET
Coping Skills for Kids and Teens: Strategies for Stress, Anxiety, and Anger
Janine Halloran, MA, LMHC
(P, K-12)
Salon A-D
4:05 PM - 5:05 PM ET
Creating Caring, Trusting, Just Schools During Challenging Times
Richard Weissbourd, EdD
(RP, 4-12)
Salon E
4:05 PM - 5:05 PM ET
Brain Aligned Relational Discipline
Lori L. Desautels, PhD
(RP, 4-12)
Salon H-K
4:05 PM - 5:05 PM ET
The End of Adolescence: Supporting Youth and the Lost Art of Delaying Adulthood
Nancy E. Hill, PhD
(RP, 9-College)
Provincetown
4:05 PM - 5:05 PM ET
Using Insights from Cognitive Neuroscience to Support Reading and Reduce Reading Loss
Kenneth R. Pugh, PhD
(RP, PreK-4)
Salon G
4:05 PM - 5:05 PM ET
The Science of Adolescent Mental Health: Can Mindfulness Help?
John D.E. Gabrieli, PhD
(RP,6-College)
5:05 PM - 5:30 PM ET
Afternoon Break, Exhibit Hall, and Book Signings (Janine Halloran, Lori L. Desautels and Nancy Hill)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM ET
Keynote Address III: Helping Students With Concerning Behavior Before and After the Pandemic - Ross W. Greene, PhD
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET
Meeting of the Minds Wine and Cheese Reception
This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.
Saturday, November 20
Location: Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA or Virtually via Zoom
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET
Keynote Address I: Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion - Wendy A. Suzuki, PhD
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM ET
Keynote Address II: Under Pressure: Confronting the Pandemic of Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health Concerns in Adolescents - Lisa K. Damour, PhD
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM ET
Morning Networking Coffee Break, Exhibit Hall, Poster Sessions, and Book Signings (Drs. Suzuki and Damour)
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM ET
Morning Concurrent Sessions B
Salon E
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM ET
Maximizing Mindful Learning: Reducing Anxiety & Improving Achievement
Janice L. Houlihan, MEd; Laura S. Bakosh, PhD
(RP, PreK-12)
Salon F
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM ET
How the Pandemic Contributes to Feelings of Threat and Disrupts a Child's Ability to Connect & Feel Safe
Lori L. Desautels, PhD; Stephen W. Porges, PhD
(RP, All Ages)
Salon G
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM ET
Achieve Success with Defiant, Emotional, and Disengaged Students
MaryAnn Brittingham, MS
(P, All Ages)
Salon A-D
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM ET
Re-Engaging Student Minds During and After COVID
Kathleen M. Kryza, MA
(P, K-12)
Provincetown
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM ET
When the Kids Come Back: A Return-to-School Guide for Mental Health During COVID-19
Elizabeth K. Englander, PhD
(RP, 4-12)
Salon H-K
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM ET
We Needed Executive Function During COVID-19 and Still Do
Jack A. Naglieri, PhD
(RP, All Ages)
12:35 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Lunch Break (On Your Own)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Keynote Address III: Bridging the Gap Between Innate and Learned Behavior: A Parent’s Role in Promoting Survival - Bianca Jones Marlin, PhD
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Afternoon Break and Exhibit Hall
3:00 PM - 6:15 PM ET
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions C
Salon F
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET
Part I –
Taking Time to B.R.E.A.T.H.: Strategies for Strengthening Wellbeing and Resilience in Teachers
Janeen Antonelli, MA; Jessie Fuller, MA; Joelle Hood, EdD
(RP, All Ages)
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM ET
Part II –
Mindful Decisions, Resilience, and Mental Wellness for Educators: Understanding the Brain Science
Donna M. Volpitta, EdD
(RP, All Ages)
Salon A-D
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET
Part I –
Creating a Trauma-Sensitive, Resilient Classroom
Kathleen M. Kryza, MA; MaryAnn Brittingham, MS
(RP, K-12)
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM ET
Part II –
Trauma, Resilience, and the Developing Brain
Frank J. Kros, MSW, JD
(RP, K-12)
Salon H-K
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part I –
Relationship-Based Pedagogy in Service of Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties (Virtual)
Justin D. Garwood, PhD
(RP, 4-12)
4:10 PM - 5:10 PM ET
Part II –
Building Connections and Community: Promoting Positive Relationships
Glenn Manning, MEd
(RP, 4-12)
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM ET
Part III –
Breaking Down Walls
Craig J. Boykin, PhD
(RP, 4-12)
Salon G
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part I –
How Tutoring Works: Raise Motivation and Accelerate Learning
John T. Almarode, PhD
(RP, K-College)
4:10 PM - 5:10 PM ET
Part II –
Providing Support for All Students to Address Learning Loss
Kathleen Lynch, EdD
(RP, K-College)
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM ET
Part III –
Rethinking Motivation and Mindsets: Strategies to Reengage Students
Andrew C. Watson, MEd
(RP, K-College)
Provincetown
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part I –
Why Cultivating Belonging in Your Classroom May Have the Biggest Impact on Student Mental Health
Casey M. Pettit, LICSW; Tristan Love, MEd
(RP, 4-College)
4:10 PM - 5:10 PM ET
Part II –
Understanding and Addressing Mental Health in College Student Populations: Findings and Lessons from the National Healthy Minds Network
Sarah K. Lipson, PhD, EdM
(RP, College)
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM ET
Part III –
Youth Stress Vulnerability During COVID: Promoting Mental Health and Protective Factors (Virtual)
Maya L. Rosen, PhD
(RP, 4-12)
Salon E
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part I –
Expanding Effective Strategies for Handling Stress and Anxiety on the Spectrum
Marcia Eckerd, PhD
RP, All Ages
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM ET
Part II –
Managing Overwhelming Frustration and Anxiety in the New Normal
Jed E. Baker, PhD; Marcia Eckerd, PhD
RP, All Ages
This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.
Sunday, November 21
Location: Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA or Virtually via Zoom
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET
Keynote Address I: Handle With Care: Managing Difficult Situations With Dignity and Respect - Jimmy Casas, EdS
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET
Morning Networking Coffee Break, Exhibit Hall, Poster Sessions, and Book Signing (Jimmy Casas)
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Keynote Address II: Reaching Teens in Times of Trauma, COVID, and Uncertainty - Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, MSEd, FAAP
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM ET
Lunch Break (On Your Own) and Book Signing (Dr. Ginsburg)
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions D
Salon E
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM ET
Part I –
Helping the Helpers: Recognizing and Coping With Secondary Traumatic Stress for Teachers
Mays Imad, PhD
(RP, All Ages)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part II –
Happy Teachers Revolution: Supporting the Mental Health and Wellness of Educators
Danna Thomas, MSEd
(RP, All Ages)
Salon A-D
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM ET
Part I –
Our Nervous System's Resiliency During and After a Pandemic
Lori L. Desautels, PhD
(P, All Ages)
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Part II –
More Good Days: Brain-Friendly Practices for Trauma Responsive Schools
Janeen Antonelli, MA; Jessie Fuller, MA; Joelle Hood, EdD
(P, All Ages)
Salon G
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM ET
Part I –
Resilience Upon Return: Helping Kids Bounce Back From Stress and Trauma
Caren Baruch-Feldman, PhD
(RP, K-12)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part II –
Microdosing Bravery in the Face of Fear: Cultivating Courage and Resilience in Today's Mental Health Crisis
Kristen Lee, EdD, LICSW
(RP, K-12)
Salon F
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM ET
Part I –
ADHD and Anxiety: Understanding the Relationship and Developing Practical Strategies
Roberto Olivardia, PhD
(P, All Ages)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part II –
Motivating the Unmotivated
Craig J. Boykin, PhD
(P, All Ages)
Salon H-K
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM ET
Part I –
Leading Schools Through Trauma: A Data-Driven Approach to Helping Children Heal
Michael Gaskell, EdD
(RP, 4-12)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part II –
Less Stress: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decisions Making in the Early School Years (Virtual)
Emily Oster, PhD
(RP, PreK-4)
This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.