FEI - Optimistic Family - Family Enrichment Ireland

Family Enrichment Ireland
presents
Dr. Kevin Majeres
speaking on
The Optimistic Family
Sunday, June 8th 2014
With the rise of the field of positive psychology, the
concept of virtue has returned to psychological
discussions. For instance, Dr. Martin Seligman has
recently written about the psychology of optimism,
saying: "Teaching children optimism is more than just
correcting pessimism . . . It is the creation of a positive
strength, a sunny but solid future-mindedness that
can be deployed throughout life - not only to fight
depression and to come back from failure, but also to
be the foundation of success and vitality.”
In this talk, Dr Majeres will discuss insights like this one,
and the important role of ideals and virtues in mental
health. He will also address the crucial role of parents
in setting the optimal conditions, and addressing
potential problems, in the emotional development of
their children.
Dr Kevin Majeres is on the clinical faculty of
Harvard Medical School.
Specialising in the treatment of anxiety
disorders, he has a private psychiatric
practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Venue: Rosemont School
Starting at 3.30pm, with discussion to follow.
child minding facilities available
Fee: €15.00
Contact
Family Enrichment Ireland
Tel: 086 0639906
Email: [email protected]
www.familyenrichmentireland.org
Rosemont School
Enniskerry Road,
Sandyford, Dublin 18
www.rosemont.ie