Daniel Siegel: Nurturing Children's Developing Minds

Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 15:56
Revolutionary Strategies for Nurturing the Developing Minds of Children

Daniel Siegel

On November 16 and 17, Dr. Daniel Siegel will be in Vancouver for two days of discussion on parenting and child development. Dr. Siegel is a neuropsychiatrist, educator and award-winning author  and the Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute. 



Dr. Siegel participated in the 2009 Vancouver Peace Summit with the Dalai Lama as well as in previous Speakers Series events, including Mindsight: Brain Science and Transformation for You and Your Relationships on May 10 2011.
 
 
Parenting for the 21st Century: Building the Neural Circuits for Resilience and Kindness
 
Join Dr. Daniel Siegel for a lively evening presentation as he provides strategies that promote the growth of neural circuits in

children’s brains to support well-being,

kindness and resilience. The evening is designed for parents, grandparents and other adults who work with children and families.


November 16

7:00pm-9:00pm



Segal Building – SFU

500 Granville St. (at Pender)





Tickets:

Adults - $40

Students and Seniors - $30

Plus service charge

 


 
Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Children’s Developing Mind

 


In this daylong event, Dr. Daniel Siegel will present a scientifically-grounded, revolutionary view of human development and a whole new approach to working with children and families. Participants will learn how to help children and youth develop an integrated brain, empathic relationships and a healthy mind. 



November 17
9:00pm-4:00pm (includes lunch)



Woodward’s Building – SFU

Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema

149 Hastings St W, Entrance off Cordova St.



Tickets:

Adults - $225

Students and Seniors - $195

Plus service charge

 




The DLC was created in 2005 to promote the Dalai Lama's vision of kindness, compassion and interconnectedness. We work to translate this vision into initiatives and programs that can make a difference in people's lives and help them make a difference in the world. Previous Speakers Series guests included Jody Williams, Paul Ekman and Sir Ken Robinson. For more information on the DLC, visit our web site at dalailamacenter.org.
 
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