Raising Resilient Kids is The MRP Project’s educational series for parents who want to ensure their child can positively and productively overcome life’s obstacles.
This six-week series, starting September 16 in Hopkinton, MA, will highlight the essential role obstacles play in children’s development. The facilitators will discourage parents from trying to “fix problems.” Instead, we’ll discuss specific behaviors, thoughts, and actions to help children cope with their feelings in a specific situation. These strategies can then be used to help deal with similar feelings in the future.
About the Facilitators
Meghan McGuire is a Certified Elementary School Counselor in Ashland, MA. She has a BA in Psychology from Providence College, an MA in Counseling Psychology from Boston College, and a CAGS in Resiliency in the Helping Professions from Assumption College. Meghan has been working with children and families in various capacities for twenty years. In her free time, Meghan loves spending time with her husband, 3 teenage sons, and rescue mutt, Bailey.
Kristen Pedroli Pierce is the founder and executive director of The MRP Project. Kristen holds a position as internal communications manager in a large organization. Through her own personal tragedy (the death of her husband in 2016), Kristen saw a need for social and emotional support in the community. Through The MRP Project, she hopes to carry on her late husband’s passion for community service and mentoring.
Why Is It Important for Your Child To Be Resilient?
- 1 in 7 school-aged children experience mental health problems.
- 65% of adolescents will not actively seek help for mental health issues.
Academic, sports, and social pressures are higher than ever before. For example, social media has changed the way children communicate. This can negatively impact children’s confidence and perceptions of themselves.
Space if filling up. Please contact us immediately if you’re interested in participating in this pilot course.