Robert Brooks, Ph.D. has lectured nationally and internationally and written extensively about working with or raising angry, at-risk youth from a strength-based approach that focuses on the development of self dignity motivation, hope, and resilience. Among his books, he is the author of The Self-Esteem Teacher, and co-author of Raising Resilient Children; Nurturing Resilience in Our Children: Answers to the Most Important Parenting Questions; The Power of Resilience: Achieving Balance, Confidence, and Personal Strength in Your Life; and Angry Children, Worried Parents: Seven Steps to Help Families
Manage Anger. Dr. Brooks is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and is the former Director of the Department of Psychology at McLean Hospital.
Testimonials
“Very interesting to listen to. Made us laugh and cry. Inspiring, motivating, validating and encouraging. So glad I could be here to listen to what Dr. Brooks had to stay.”
– Dorothy B. | Edmonton, AB | October 2012
“Fabulous concepts and speaker!”
– Saskatoon, SK | October 2012
“I retire in 8 months. I came with very low expectations. It was the exact opposite. I felt I connected with Dr. Brooks on so many levels.”
– Dough (School Principal) | October 2012
“Fabulous, pertinent workshop. Engaging, informative. Really excited to put ideas into practice.”
– Edmonton, AB | October 2012
“An excellent speaker. Good information with doses of humour to keep the audience engaged. Real life examples were perfect.”
– Saskatoon, SK | October 2012
“This course should be given to all teachers and EA’s.”
“This was a great workshop. Dr. Brooks shares so much wisdom with challenging kids but also life in general.”
“Wonderful, love how personalized he is! Fabulous humour. We need to laugh in his profession.”
“Absolutely wonderful presentation, loved the format. Truly valuable information for me personally (angry child at home) and with my students in school.”
“I found Dr. Brooks to be energizing and motivational – I felt inspired for the first time in years.”
– Danielle L., Teacher | Winnipeg, MB | June 4 – 5, 2015
More information: www.drrobertbrooks.com