Parent Talk Lecture Series Presents Prof. Maria Trozzi

Parent Talk, a nonprofit, volunteer organization in Boston’s Metrowest area that supports families with young children, will host a lecture for parents and educators with psychologist and author Professor Maria Trozzi, M.Ed.,on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the  auditorium in Needham (dessert reception at 7:00 p.m.).

In this not-to-be-missed forum titled “Helping Children Develop Resilience As They Cope With Life’s Stresses,” Trozzi will explore the typical and not-so-typical speed bumps that children and adolescents may encounter growing up in today's complicated world. When children or adolescents face these speed bumps, parents need words, a developmentally informed approach, and their confidence shored up as they support their son or daughter during difficult times. Trozzi’s refreshing and honest approach focuses on strategies that are often counterintuitive for parents, but truly help children master coping skills that promote resilience.

Maria Trozzi, M.Ed., is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine, director of the nationally renowned Good Grief Program at Boston Medical Center, a consultant to the Child Development Unit at Children's Hospital, and an author. Her credentials and expertise have established her as one of the foremost experts on child and family bereavement in the country.

She has provided consultation at Littleton, CO (the site of Columbine High School); at Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9/11; and in Grenada following Hurricane Ivan. Since 1991, she has lectured nationally to professional audiences in every major city along with Dr. T. Berry Brazelton as a regular faculty member of the National Seminar Series. She has also authored the book, Talking with Children About Loss whichwas acclaimed by professionals and parents alike as ‘ground-breaking' and 'innovative'.

Registration for the lecture is strongly encouraged. To register, go to www.parenttalk.info and click on “Register for an Event." Admission is free for Parent Talk members, $20 for non-members who pre-pay online (online registration closes one day before the lecture), and $25 at the door. Due to the popularity of some lectures, Parent Talk cannot guarantee availability for walk-ins. No refunds.