Parenting in Times of Crisis: Creating a Sense of Safety for your Child

Thursday, June 17th

7:30 to 8:30 PM on Zoom

When there is violence and conflict in the world and community, parents often find it difficult to talk with their children about it or answer their questions. This session will help you discover what to say and how to offer a feeling of safety and connection. Join Dr. Anne Townsend and Jenny Barrett of Mariposa Education, as we explore together how adults can build resilience and what kids need to hear when they ask hard questions.

Dr. Anne Townsend, Ph.D.
Mariposa President and Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Anne Townsend has 25+ years of researching, developing, and teaching the Mariposa educational method. Dr. Townsend is a faculty member of Loyola University Graduate School, a researcher and a thought leader in Social-Emotional Learning.

Jenny Barrett, M.Ed.
Mariposa Program Director and Lead Instructor
Jenny Barrett has been an educator for over 30 years . Twelve years ago, as Director of First English Lutheran PreK, Jenny worked with Anne to create the first school-wide Mariposa community (still a thriving model today). She’s a facilitator of the National SEED project and a special educator.

We welcome participants of all abilities. If you need any special accommodations, please contact Zina Segal at zsegal@cjeb.org