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Conceptualizations of resilience have identified various factors such as a healthy temperament, psychological well-being, and a safe, nurturing environment which are associated with positive outcomes when an individual family or group is confronted with acute and chronic adversity, such as abuse, violence, parental mental illness, poverty or war.听 There is increasing interest in the impact of other protective factors in communities which also affect the capacity of an individual or family to find meaning while living through difficulty. Positive psychology with its strength-based approach towards the development of resilience in education and parenting has also made important contributions to this field.

This conference brings together three internationally renowned researchers and clinicians who have extensive expertise in working with children, families and schools in promoting the development of resilience.

Presented in English with simultaneous translation in French.

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Invited Speakers:

Nansook Park, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan. Her main research interest is in the promotion of positive development and well-being across the life-span in different culture settings. She is interested in the role of resiliency, well-being, health, family functioning, education, and mental health services.

Christopher Peterson, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and Organizational Studies at the University of Michigan, and former Director of Clinical Training. Dr Peterson is among the 100 most widely cited psychologists in the world. He is a member of the Positive Psychology Steering Committee. He is a renowned author including A Primer in Positive Psychology, (Oxford Univ. Press., 2006).

Michael Unger, PhD, is a University Research Professor and Professor of Social Work at Dalhousie University. He is the author of nine books including: Working with Individuals and Families across Clinical and Community Settings (Brooks/Cole, 2011).

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