September 27 - Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl Talks Social and Emotional Fitness

Dalai Lama Center

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL FITNESS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
with Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl on September 27

We know that physical fitness is important. But scientific research now shows that children who have social and emotional fitness do better in school and life. They even have higher academic achievement.   

Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, developmental psychologist, researcher and educator presents exciting new research and innovative strategies that can be used by parents, educators and anyone who cares for and about children.

DO YOU CARE FOR OR ABOUT CHILDREN?  
Join us for “Social and Emotional Fitness for Chlldren and Youth.” In this special Educating the Heart Series event, Dr. Schonert-Reichl will explore how we can help children become socially and emotionally fit to succeed in all facets of their lives.

Dr. Schonert-Reichl's presentation will be followed by her dialogue with Maria LeRose, award-winning television producer who has moderated panels featuring the Dalai Lama, Mikhail Gorbachev, Sir Ken Robinson and other luminaries.

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ABOUT KIMBERLY SCHONERT-REICHL  
Kimberly Schonert-Reichl began her professional career first as a middle school teacher and then as a secondary school teacher at an alternate school for “at risk” adolescents.

For over 20 years Dr. Schonert-Reichl has been conducting research in the area of the child and adolescent social-emotional development with an emphasis on discerning the developmental processes/mechanisms associated with positive development across childhood and adolescence, especially in relation to school settings  


Get your tickets early! Seats are limited!

DR. KIMBERLY
SCHONERT-REICHL

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Goldcorp Centre for the Arts
SFU-Woodwards



$40 - Adults
$30 - Seniors and Students
Plus applicable fee



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