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Course brief:

Our society today places a high premium on academic success and consistency, even though future jobs may require different skills. Children who struggle with typical academic performance not only suffer their own blows to self-esteem but also may develop mood disorders that are ultimately much more impactful than their initial diagnosis of attentional or learning differences. In addition, their families deal with both internal and external stressors that can result in family dysfunction, parental strife, and parental mood disorders. As therapists or counselors we are often faced with trying to help children or parents learn to cope productively and successfully with the challenge presented by not fitting into a typical mold. In this workshop, Dr. Blurton will describe the more common educational, attentional and behavioral differences and what they mean to children and families, as well as how they are diagnosed. In addition, we will discuss tips for counselors and teachers as well as tips they may want to pass on to children, families and schools.

Guest Speaker: Dr Jadis Blurton

Date: 27 March 2021 (Sat)

Time: 2:00-5:00pm (3 hours)

Mode: Online Zoom

Teaching language: English

CPD points earned: 3

Fee: HKD 100 (member);

$150 (non member) per person

Enrollment: by Email after payment

Biography of Dr Jadis Blurton

Jadis Blurton is currently the Head of School at The Harbour School (THS), an inclusive and innovative mainstream international school, and is also the founder and Clinical Director of the Blurton Family Development Center, a private practice serving children, adults and families in Hong Kong for over 20 years. Jadis therefore has an indepth understanding of and strategies for the needs of families of Chinese, Asian and various cultures. Although she also has a background in Education, her PhD in Cognitive-Developmental Psychology and over thirty years as a practicing Clinical and Educational Psychologist (and as a parent of seven children) allow her a unique perspective on the specific and general impacts of special educational needs on children, families and schools.

In addition to her private practice and her work at THS, Dr. Blurton has served as a consultant to numerous international and local schools in Hong Kong and China and speaks both locally and internationally on topics related to the education of the gifted and talented, innovation and progressive education, the provision of appropriate support to children who fall outside the norm, and the appropriate use of psychometric assessments to help guide optimal educational opportunities for all students.

In addition to her work with THS and the BFDC, Jadis is the Board Chairperson of The Children’s Institute, a center for children with Autism.

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