Understanding Children’s Mood and Affect

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Every teacher and educator knows the behavior and learning of children and teens are impacted by their moods. From irritability to anxiety to sadness, moods can alter the interactions among students, peers and teachers. This HSWOW webinar offers an understanding of common moods that can be challenging to students and educators, and provides guidelines for how they can be recognized and addressed. The role of the teacher and environmental stimuli in contributing to difficult student moods as well as techniques for helping children shift from unproductive to healthier moods will be discussed. Tools for teaching children to recognize and modulate their own moods will be included, along with reflective practices to prevent teachers’ moods, beliefs and expectations from escalating challenging moods.

Dr. Rona Novick

Rona Novick, PhD, is the Dean Emerita of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration at Yeshiva University. Prior to serving as Dean, she was director of the Doctoral program in Jewish Educational Leadership and Innovation. Dr. Novick is also the co-educational director of Hidden Sparks. A clinical psychologist, Dr. Novick also served as the Chief of Child Psychology and Director of Training at Schneider Children's Hospital. Well known for her academic writing and presentations, she is also a frequent presenter for parent, school and synagogue groups. Her areas of expertise include cognitive behavior therapy, positive psychology, trauma, bully prevention, and parenting. She is the author of two children's books published by Behrman House. Dr. Novick is a firm believer in the unending capacity for all of us to grow and change.
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