Resilience/CompassionSkill BuildingSocial Emotional/Behavioral

Dr. Bryan Pearlman

From Struggles to Success: Foster Goal Setting, Responsibility and Compromise

Noon CST 7 p.m. CST

12:00 pm CST 7:00 pm CST

When

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 @ noon and 7pm CST

Where

Virtual Event

Program Takeaways

View Dr. Pearlman’s powerpoint slides.

Empathy Isn’t Enough—Set High Expectations: While understanding and compassion are crucial, students thrive when given both support and clear, high expectations.

Behavior is Communication: Students’ actions often reflect underlying struggles, such as anxiety, trauma, or lack of belonging. Identifying root causes is key to intervention.

Building Relationships is Everything: A single caring adult can change a child’s life trajectory—listening, engaging, and validating their experiences fosters trust and success.

Encourage a “Win or Learn” Mindset: Mistakes are not failures but opportunities for growth, resilience, and learning. Normalize setbacks as part of the process.

Balance Autonomy with Accountability: Kids need both independence and guidance. A structured but flexible approach fosters responsibility and long-term success.

A record number of students come to school each day facing trauma, experiencing mental health concerns, or exhibiting challenging behaviors. Our hearts bleed for them, but empathy is not enough. We must still set the bar high and help all students to reach their potential.

Thought leader Dr. Bryan Pearlman joins us to share strategies for overcoming adversity, fostering social skills, instilling responsibility, understanding trauma history and setting goals. Through the use of real-life stories, current research and hands-on approaches, GPS participants will learn the evidence-based tools needed for school improvement, self-care, and teens’ empowerment. Together, we can change a student’s life trajectory and maybe even save a life!

Dr. Bryan Pearlman LMSW is a veteran educator/school administrator, a mental health therapist, PD leader, experienced keynote speaker and adjunct professor. He is the author of three books: “From Struggles To Successes: A Handbook For Parents And Educators,” “Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics” and “Whatever it Takes for All Students to Succeed in School and Life.” Dr. Pearlman is also the co-founder and board member of the mental health non-profit DSMHW.org.