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Our archive of lecture recordings features leaders and experts sharing the latest research on child well-being and applications to parenting and working with children.

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An Introduction to Self-Compassion

In this video, we talk about self-compassion, a skill and practice that is critical to strengthening resilience.

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The Roots of Helping, Sharing, and Caring

Ross A. Thompson is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, where he directs the Social and Emotional Development Lab. This presentation describes fresh insights into the development of human caring from a surprising source: studies of young children.

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“Reach out, I’ll be there”: Awakening to resilience in communities

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From Ally to Antiracist: Using Psychological Science and Mindfulness to Cultivate Growth and Action

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Mindful Parenting During COVID-19

In this recorded Zoom presentation, Dr. Liliana Lengua shares ideas on staying focused on what matters most for our children and interweaves mindfulness practices that can be used in every-day interactions between parents and children to enhance parents’ effectiveness and relationships with their children.

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The Biology of Love: Synchrony and the Affiliative Brain in Health and Psychopathology

Dr. Ruth Feldman discusses several aspects of her conceptual model and research, including synchrony, the oxytocin system, the mother-infant bond and research on the paternal brain.

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Culture, Context, and Positive Adaptation of U.S. Latinx Youth

Dr. Gonzales examines how contextual and cultural experiences of Latinx youth provide unique challenges and opportunities for positive development.

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Making Mindfulness Stick with Kids and Teens

Dr. Christopher Willard provides an overview of mindfulness concepts and multiple examples of practices and strategies for parents and professionals to share with children and teens.

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Creating Authentic Relationships with Youth and Sharing Trauma-Informed Mindfulness

Dr. Sam Himelstein offers perspectives on defining and sharing mindfulness in an innovative and relevant way for providers working with youth, including teaching formal meditation.

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Raising Resilient Children

Dr. Liliana Lengua discusses the critical role parents play in raising resilient children, particularly in families facing limited income and poverty.

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