Building your Children’s Resilience, Self-esteem and Confidence session

Delivered Prof John Sharry

This talk describes how to build children’s self-esteem and in a positive way that builds on their strengths and which increases their confidence and resilience. The talk will present practical tips to

– helping children discover and express their talents and passions
– motivating children to learn in a positive way that builds on their strengths
– helping children discover their niche and make a contribution
– keeping connected to your children in a supportive way

Prof John Sharry is a  social worker and family psychotherapist  with over 30 years experience as a child  and adolescent mental health professional. He is founder and clinical director of the Parents Plus Charity (based in the Mater Hospital), adjunct Professor at the School of Psychology in UCD and an Irish Times Parenting Columnist. He is the author of over 25  positive psychology, parenting books and mental health programmes, including Positive Parenting, Parenting Teenagers, Coping with Depression in young people, and Parenting when Separated. He is also on the lead author of the evidence-based Parents Plus Programmes which are successfully run through mental health, disability  and primary care services throughout Ireland and the UK.  See solutiontalk.ie, parentsplus.ie for more information.