In her current role, Susan is responsible for promoting the national and international use of Devereux’s strength-based and research-informed assessments and strategies to foster the resilience and social and emotional development of young children and the adults who care for them. She oversees the development of new resources; manages relationships with key partners; coordinates the marketing of DCRC intellectual properties and professional development activities; and provides leadership and support to her DCRC team members. Susan also appreciates the opportunity to share the hopeful and promising message of resilience through the delivery of professional development events and conference presentations nationwide. In collaboration with Devereux team members, Susan has worked passionately to develop and publish resources that are currently used in all 50 states and internationally.

8:30 – 9:00 AM            Registration & Light Breakfast

9:00 – 9:15 AM            Opening remarks & CCSS Introduction (Program Manager & Training Coordinator)

9:15 – 10:45 AM          Morning Keynote (Building Your Bounce:  23 Questions That Can Change the Way You Look at Life!)

10:45 – 11:00 AM        Break

11:00 – 12:00 PM        Facilitator Sessions

1:  Relationships

The mutual, long-lasting, back-and-forth bond we have with other people in our lives.

Discussion will involve the following thoughts:  I have good friends who support me; I have a mentor or someone who shows me the way; I provide support to others; I am empathetic to others; I trust my close friends.

2:  Internal Beliefs

The feelings and thoughts we have about ourselves and our lives and how effective we think we are at taking action in life.

Discussion will involve the following thoughts:  My role as a caregiver is important; I have personal strengths; I am creative; I have strong beliefs; I am hopeful about the future; I am loveable.

3:  Initiative

The ability to make positive choices and decisions and act upon them.

Discussion will involve the following thoughts:  I communicate effectively with those around me; I try many different ways to solve a problem; I have a hobby that I engage in; I seek out new knowledge; I am open to new ideas; I laugh often; I am able to say no; I can ask for help.

3:  Self-Control

The ability to experience a range of feelings and express them using the words and actions that society considers appropriate.

Discussion will involve the following thoughts:  I express my emotions; I set limits for myself; I am flexible; I can calm myself down.

12:00 – 12:45 PM        Lunch

12:45 – 2:15 PM          Afternoon Keynote (Strategies for Becoming a Resilient Leader)

2:15 – 2:30 PM            Closing remarks (CCSS Program Manager & Training Coordinator)