Upcoming Events
GPS Parent Series | Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: Tools for Tackling Motivation
Thursday, January 5, 2025 at 12:00PM and 7:00PM ET
It is an all-too-common concern for caregivers…What causes kids to lose motivation, and what can we do about it?
Psychologist and learning expert Ellen Braaten comes to GPS to provide insight into the children and adolescents who have lost interest in engaging in anything other than video games and social scrolling. These kids need more than simple encouragement or the “right” school, teacher or coach to get back on track.
Braaten will offer a compassionate guide to help us understand the myriad biological, psychological and social factors that affect motivation. She will explain how to best identify your child’s unique strengths, weaknesses and personality traits. You will gain vital tools for tackling the motivational difficulties that are pervasive today and learn to build a plan that boosts your child’s confidence and engagement in real life.
About GPS Parent Series:
World-renowned authors and clinicians present relevant, research-based information to support positive youth development. Our free programs empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities by sharing practical strategies to help humans of every age thrive. GPS is free, open to all, and CEUs are available to school staff.
To register for this free virtual event, click here.
Association of Educational Therapists | 2025 Annual Conference
Friday, November 7, 2025
Dr. Braaten is thrilled to be the Keynote Speaker at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Association of Educational Therapists (AET)! Check back soon for more information about registration.
About AET:
The Association of Educational Therapists is an international professional organization for educational therapists providing leadership, certification, professional development, and resources to members, clients, allied professionals, and the public.
Learn more about AET here.
Recent Past Events
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March 21, 2024
Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy | Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2024
March 8-10, 2024
Learning & the Brain Annual Conference | Improving Student Attention, Motivation, and Mindsets in a Disengaged, Distracted Age
February 22-24, 2024
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