NEW EDITORIAL

THE UNTOLD STORY

OF FRUSTRATION IN 18 MINUTES!

GORDON NEUFELD

I have tried to tell the story of frustration in a one-day seminar, a two-day course, and even a three-day course, but I remain unsatisfied that the story has truly been heard. If one is to believe Chris Anderson, the curator for TED Talks, my problem has been too many words. According to him, the magic limit is 18 minutes (about 2500 - 3500 words) which he claims is "short enough to hold people's attention, including on the Internet, and precise enough to be taken seriously. But it's also long enough to say something that matters." More words are counterproductive as far as he is concerned.

 

Even my daughter Tamara Strijack – the producer of my courses for the Neufeld Institute - has gently chided me from time to time about using too many words. I must admit that I have felt a bit defensive about this. I usually feel that I need more words, not less, to explain what I see. The more important the topic, the more words I assumed would be required.

 

Perhaps I have been wrong.

 

I have accepted the challenge to share the untold story of frustration in just 18 minutes. I figure if historian David Christian could explain the history of the world in 18 minutes, I should be able to tell the story of frustration within that time frame as well.

 

And the story of frustration is something that matters very much, as there is no way of making sense of our children, ourselves, or the history of civilization for that matter, without ... (CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF GORDON'S EDITORIAL)

Dr. Neufeld will present his 18-minute untold story of frustration in a special webinar, Traffic Circle Model of Frustration, on September 22, 2022, to be followed by a panel discussion with Tamara Strijack and Deborah MacNamara. See below to register.

WEBINAR PANEL

TRAFFIC CIRCLE MODEL OF FRUSTRATION

GORDON NEUFELD, TAMARA STRIJACK, DEBORAH MACNAMARA

To kick-off our 2022-2023 academic year, Dr. Neufeld will present his Traffic Circle Model of Frustration in an 18-minute TEDx-type talk, to be immediately followed by a dialogue panel which will include himself, Tamara Strijack, and Deborah MacNamara.


Understanding the frustration traffic circle can be transformative for parents, teachers, and therapists in helping their charges and for handling one's own frustration, as well. Since frustration exists for every one of us every day of our lives, there is no more important emotion to deal with than frustration.


DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2022

TIME: 2:00-3:30 pm PT

There is no fee for this webinar and all are welcome. The recording of this webinar will be made available on our website at a later date.

Register for 'Traffic Circle Model of Frustration' Webinar

Thursdays, October 6 to November 3, 2022

REACHING TROUBLED KIDS

a special Fall initiative for educators

and supporting professionals


Based on Dr. Neufeld's revised material on Reaching Troubled Kids, Tamara Strijack has designed a special cohort series this fall for those involved professionally with children.


October 6 – Orientation Session

October 13 – Plenary Session by Gordon Neufeld

October 20, 27, and November 3 – Cohort Follow-Up Sessions


Cohort follow-up sessions focus on practical applications and implementations, all tailored to these specific interest cohorts:


  • Educators
  • School counsellors
  • Indigenous programs
  • Early childhood support
  • Foster/adoption support
  • Mental health professionals


All sessions take place between 2:00 to 3:30 pm PT and are recorded for reviewing, should one not be able to attend the live session. Tuition: $180

To view detailed descriptions of each cohort group, and to register, click below.

Register for Reaching Troubled Kids Cohort Series
What's included with a Scheduled Online Class registration?
In addition to a weekly live class with a Neufeld faculty member, you receive a 4-month study pass (or 8 months for Intensive courses) to our Virtual Campus featuring Dr. Neufeld's video material, discussion forums, study guides, supplementary resources, and much more. Participants view Dr. Neufeld's recorded presentations prior to the scheduled support session with a faculty member. 

Class recordings
Not able to attend the live class due to a scheduling conflict? No problem! Classes are recorded so you can catch up later in the week when it works best for you.
Anchored by Marla Klyne Kolomaya
Fridays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Pacific
September 23, 2022 to March 17, 2023
$600 | Runs for 22 weeks
No class on December 16, 23, 30, Jan 6

Prerequisite: Intensive I
Anchored by Genevieve Schreier
Thursdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Pacific
February 2 to May 25, 2023
$750 | Runs for 17 weeks

Prerequisites: Intensive I and Intensive II

Anchored by Genevieve Schreier

Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am Pacific

October 12, 2022 to February 22, 2023

$750 | Runs for 17 weeks

No class on December 21, 28, January 4


REGISTER HERE

STARTS NEXT WEEK!

Facilitated by Lori Abramowitz
Fridays from 9:00 to 10:00 am Pacific
September 16 to November 18, 2022
$250 | Runs for 9 weeks | No class on November 11
10% early-bird discount available until September 8/22

Facilitated by Michele Maurer
Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am Pacific
October 25 to November 22, 2022
$200 | Runs for 5 weeks
10% early-bird discount available October 18/22

REMINDER


Registrants of our May 2022 conference have access to view ALL conference recordings until November 30, 2022. Log into the Attendee Hub to view.


Missed registering for the conference? It's not too late! Click HERE to purchase access to conference recordings for a flat fee of $180.

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