Thrivers Workshop

 “Raising Thrivers: What Helps Kids Find Happiness Today and Success Tomorrow” 

Free Presentation for Parents and Other Adults by 

Educational Psychologist and Bestselling Author Dr. Michele Borba 

Tuesday, March 1, 6:00 – 7:30 PM 

Ivy Tech Community College Auditorium (3501 N First Ave, Evansville) 

Register to attend at resilientevansville.org/events/. 

Educational psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Michele Borba will share tools and inspiration to help parents raise healthy, caring, and successful kids. The workshop is based on her book Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. The paperback version will be released nationwide while she is in Evansville. 

Hosted by Resilient Evansville at Ivy Tech on March 1 at 6:00 PM, the free presentation will cover seven teachable strengths that safeguard kids during these extraordinarily stressful times. 

“Despite the pandemic, some young people aren’t struggling; they’re thriving. They can cope with adversity, develop healthy relationships, and embrace change,” says Dr. Borba. “They are ready for whatever the world throws at them, even in today’s uncertain times. These kids are what I call Thrivers, and there are reasons for their resilience.” 

Dr. Borba will also lead a second workshop for youth-serving professionals on March 2 at Ivy Tech. 

“Now is the perfect time to bring Dr. Borba to town,” says Emily Reidford, Co-Chair of Resilient Evansville. “She will share some simple, proven ways that parents and other adults can instill these valuable strengths in children.” 

More about Michele Borba, Ed. D.: She is an internationally renowned educational psychologist and an expert in parenting, resilience and character development. A sought-after motivational speaker, she also serves as a consultant to hundreds of schools and corporations including Sesame Street, Harvard, and U.S. Air Force Academy. She offers realistic, research-based advice culled from a career working with over one million parents and educators worldwide. Dr. Borba lives in Palm Springs, California, with her husband, and is the mother of three grown sons. Learn more at micheleborba.com. 

More about Resilient Evansville: The collaborative movement works to increase the capacity of caring adults to help children and teens thrive. Learn more at resilientevansville.org. Active members include Deaconess Cross Pointe, Easterseals Rehabilitation Center, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, Indiana Department of Child Services-Evansville, Lampion Center, St. Vincent Early Learning Center, Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, United Way of Southwestern Indiana, University of Southern Indiana, and Youth First, Inc. with support from Diehl  Consulting Group.