Over 150 social workers, teachers, parents and guests were charged with becoming “charismatic adults” to children in their lives at Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Second Annual, “Promoting Resilience in Children” conference on Friday, March 20th. Dr. Robert Brooks a leading speaker on the themes of resilience, self-esteem, motivation and family relationships, and Sarah Ward, M.S. an expert on executive functioning skills were the event’s keynote speakers.

 

Dr. Brooks shared stories from his work at McLean Hospital with youth that were labeled as destined to fail. When Dr. Brooks spoke with those that had defied the odds, each one cited an adult that believed in them unconditionally. He urged those in attendance to be the “charismatic adult” that makes the difference for childr...