[applause] So, it took me 20 years as a psychotherapist to realize that my greatest gift was also my biggest trap, especially outside of the therapy room. I've worked with thousands of people, high achievers, athletes, educators, stay-at-home parents, CEOs, and I started to pick up on a pattern. These people weren't primarily addicted to your stereotypical vices. Alcohol, caffeine, work, sex. No, their primary addiction was fixing. fixing people, fixing situations, fixing emotions. Because if they didn't ha ...

¿Alguna [Música] [Aplausos] vez han recibido una llamada que les cambie la vida? Es justo la historia que vengo a contarles. Cuando pienso en Clementina es muy difícil simplificar lo que ella significa para mí. Es curioso decir que una vaca me rescató porque yo ya tenía una vida antes de ella. Tenía mi pareja, mi casa, mi trabajo, lo que muchos llamarían una vida normal, pero algo faltaba. Yo ya rescataba perros y gatos y uno que otro mini pig, que son esos cerdos pequeños de menos de 100 kg. Pero seguía fa ...

Modern medicine has reached heights once thought impossible. From helping repair brains, creating prosthetic limbs controlled by thought, and restoring movement after injury. These breakthroughs heal the body in incredible ways, but often miss one crucial unseen part of recovery.Before we begin, I encourage you to think about what healing means to you. Is it recovering from physical illness, weekly therapy sessions, a new environment, or something else entirely. We're often taught that healing comes in big ...

Hello everyone. Good afternoon. Uh my name is Vandana Anchalya and I'm an animal right activist as you've seen and I'm so grateful to Mana Rajna for having me here today because this topic is so close to my heart.I love animals. I love to talk about them. But before I start, I want to know how many of you are animal lovers here or have pet dogs at home.You can just raise your hand. >> Okay. So that's a lot of kindness and compassion in this room and that's a good energy for me to start.So imagine have you e ...

[Music] [Music] When I was little, my mother always used to tell us that giving is not about how much you have, it's about how much you care. Back then, I thought she meant sharing my toys or splitting my chocolate bar in half and sharing that. But what she was really trying to teach us is something far deeper. It's that responsibility towards others is not an act of charity. It is a way of being. My mother didn't lecture us. She showed us. She didn't give from abundance. She gave from belief. She didn't wa ...

Educational Psychology & Child Development - The core question children constantly ask is "Am I safe with you?" [3] - Children may lie as a defense mechanism when they feel unsafe, not necessarily out of defiance or manipulation [7] - Stress or perceived threats activate the amygdala, overwhelming the prefrontal cortex and leading to emotionally driven reactions [8] - Harsh reactions from adults can trigger toxic stress in children, hindering learning and regulation [15] Intervention Strategy: The REWIRE Framework (CALM) - **C**enter: Regulate your nervous system by taking a breath [13] - **A**ffirm: Empathize and name the storm you see without judgment [13] - **L**ead: Connect instead of controlling [13] - **M**eet: Address their nervous system need [13] - Authentic trust and respect are key to building bridges between chaos and calm [14] Impact & Results - A school district in Massachusetts saw office referrals drop by nearly 80% and school suspensions lower to 40% after training staff to be the calm [16] - Rewiring responses with calm can improve a child's ability to learn and regulate within weeks [15]

Today I have the privilege of introducing our first speaker, Emma. Emma is a sophomore here at Pace and is also a student ambassador and a past mentor. The first time I heard Emma's speech, I was truly blown away by her storytelling and I know you will be too.To present her speech, The Little Miracle of Sa, please help me welcome to the stage Emma Alvarez. My grandparents farm in Mexico is called Elm Magro. El Magro translates to the miracle.And as a little kid going to the farm, I got to start learning fro ...

Wow, >> you look so beautiful today. >> I joined the University of Risalam two years ago to pursue actuary sciences. That has always been my dream and I came with a clear definition of what education really meant to me.It meant me spending most of the times in the library. It meant me spending most of the times in group discussions. You know what.I was chasing A's and I got them. So I came with a clear map in my mind. I had everything scheduled up. I mean everything in place.A show, a group discussion. I me ...

[Music] The very same people that were supposed to help her through this crisis were the very same people that she could not trust. Growing up, we never really talked about mental health in my family. In fact, looking back at it now, it almost feels like it was completely avoided purposely and any disclosure of stress or distress was met with reprimand or comparison instead of just the willingness to listen and to be and to be compassionate. And so what that instilled in me as a young person was that it was ...

Core Concepts - Empathy is not just emotional, but also cognitive and self-empathy, with emotional empathy being only one of 43 different types [1] - Empathy is passive, focusing on feeling the feelings without judgment or action, while compassion is the action taken based on those feelings [1] - Numbing and deflecting are common reactions to discomfort, but can be detrimental if used excessively [1] Self-Empathy & The Shame Spiral - Self-judgment, fueled by unmet expectations, leads to feelings of failure, shame, and a destructive shame spiral [1][2][3] - Empathy and judgment cannot coexist, highlighting the importance of self-empathy in breaking the shame spiral [4] - The "5 Rs" (Recognize, Redefine, Replace, Reinforce, Revise) provide a framework for replacing self-judgment with self-empathy [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] Practical Application - Recognizing self-judgment habits is the first step to changing them [5][6] - Replacing self-judgment with self-empathy involves questioning and understanding the root of self-critical thoughts [8] - Reinforcing new habits through consistent practice and positive reinforcement is crucial for lasting change [9][10][11]