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)
Note: This schedule is preliminary and subject to change. Please check here for updates.