Dr. Brooks was given the Special Recognition and Media Award by the Massachusetts Psychological Association for his work in conveying psychological concepts to the public via radio, television, newspapers, and magazines. He has been interviewed for stories in such newspapers and magazines as the New York Times, Boston Globe, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Time, Ladies Home Journal, and Parents. He also served as a consultant to Sesame Street Parents Magazine.
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The Power of Resilience
View the interview Dr. Brooks did with Vered Kogan for her MINDset Game podcast. They examine the importance of a resilient mindset to navigate life’s inevitable challenges. They discuss strategies to nurture resilience that leaders can use to build stronger, high-performing teams, that adults can use in their personal and professional lives, and that parents and teachers can use with their children and students.
Growing through Connection: The Importance of Trusted Relationships
View the interview Dr. Brooks did with Dr. Mollie Marti for her Resiliency Matters podcast. Together, they delve into the core aspects of resilience that span different life stages and contexts. Dr. Brooks describes essential factors such as empathy, setting boundaries, safety, belonging, competence, and purpose, all of which influence how we tackle obstacles in our work, school, and home lives. Tune in to gather practical techniques for nurturing resilience, both in your own journey and in the lives of those around you.
Tips on Remaining Resilient Throughout The Pandemic
View the interview that Dr. Brooks did with Rob Caldwell on Maine 207, the NBC-TV affiliate in Portland, ME, about remaining hopeful and resilient as the pandemic persists.
Parenting Children with Special Needs
View the interview that Dr. Brooks did with Darryl Owens of Beacon College with two other professionals about nurturing resilience in our own lives and the lives of our children, especially those with special needs.
Raising Tenacious And Resilient Children With Dr. Kevin Pho
View the interview that Dr. Brooks did with Dr. Kevin Pho about his new book with Dr. Sam Goldstein, Tenacity in Children: Nurturing the Seven Instincts of Lifetime Success.
Tenacity In Children With Chris Brogan And Kelly O’Shea Gorgone
View the interview that Dr. Brooks did with Chris Brogan and Kelly O’Shea Gorgone on The Backpack Show about his new book with Dr. Sam Goldstein, Tenacity in Children: Nurturing the Seven Instincts for Lifetime Success. Heather R. Younger, an expert in leadership development, was also interviewed.
Tenacity in Children with Paul Banas
View the interview that Dr. Brooks did with Paul Banas for his Great Dad Talks podcast about his new book with Dr. Sam Goldstein, Tenacity in Children: Nurturing the Seven Instincts for Lifetime Success.
Chasing Positivity with Chris Brogan
View the interview that author, marketing consultant, and social media expert Chris Brogan did with Dr. Brooks. The focus of the interview was on the book Dr. Brooks recently co-authored with David Richman, titled Chasing Positivity.
Nurturing Resilience in Ourselves and Our Kids
View the interview that Dr. Brooks did for On Our Mind POSTHOC Salon with Susan MacTavish Best and Zak Williams about “Nurturing Resilience in Ourselves and Our Kids.”
Nurturing Resilience in a Crisis
View the interview that Rich Brooks, president of flyte new media, a web design and digital marketing company in Portland, ME, conducted with his dad Dr. Robert Brooks. The focus was on “Nurturing Resilience in Yourself and Your Team During a Time of Crisis.”
Strategies to Nurture Resilience in Ourselves and Others
View the webinar that Dr. Brooks did for Commonwealth Financial Group in which he described “Strategies for Nurturing Resilience in Ourselves and Others”.
Resilience in Challenging Times Part 1: How Can We Develop the Resilience to Help Our Children?
View Part 1 of the webinar that Dr. Brooks did for the International Dyslexia Association in which he described “Resilience in Challenging Times: How Can We, as Parents and Teachers, Develop the Resilience We Need to Help Our Children?”
Resilience in Challenging Times Part 2: Nurturing Hope and Resilience in Our Children
View Part 2 of the webinar that Dr. Brooks did for the International Dyslexia Association in which he described “Resilience in Challenging Times: Nurturing Hope and Resilience in Our Children”
Raising Resilient Children in a Digital World
View the television interview that Dr. Brooks did with his son Rich on 207, the NBC-TV affiliate in Portland, ME. The interview is about raising resilient children in a digital world.
Raising Resilient Children and Teens in the Digital World
Dr. Brooks and his son Rich discuss “Raising Resilient Children and Teens in the Digital World.” The program was presented at the Oak Hill School in Shrewsbury, MA and the video is from the local cable access TV station. Rich is President of flyte new media, a web design and marking company in Portland, ME, and an expert on social media.
The Power of Resilience
View Dr. Brooks’ presentation “The Power of Resilience” sponsored by Harvard Medical School, Harvard Dental School, and the Harvard School of Public Health as part of the Season of Giving Celebration.
Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents
View the presentation that Dr. Brooks did about “Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents” as part of the Boston Children’s Museum Lunch and Learn series.
Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents
View the presentation that Dr. Brooks did about “Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents” for the Wakefield, MA community.
Kids In The House
Click image below to view all of Dr. Brooks’ videos at kidsinthehouse.com
Raising Resilient Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
View Dr. Brooks’ interview on PBS NJ Today about autism and the book he has co-authored “Raising Resilient Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.”
Power of Resilience in Adults
View Dr. Brooks’ half-hour appearance on the Rhode Island PBS TV show School Talk in which he discusses resilience in adults.
Balance in Children’s Lives
View Dr. Brooks’ half-hour appearance on the Rhode Island PBS TV show School Talk in which he discusses balance in children’s lives.