Name
Dr Jean Annan
Qualifications
PhD., PGDipEdPsych.
My Experience
Dr Jean Annan works in a private psychology practice in the Auckland area. She has extensive experience as an educational psychologist working with young people and those adults who support them to learn and grow. Dr Annan’s previous experience includes educational psychology practice in schools and other education centres, programme co-ordination and teaching educational psychology at Massey University, researching in educational psychology and, with school staffs, facilitating the integration of positive psychology into their regular support for students. She is author of the book ‘7 Dimensions: Children’s emotional well-being’, soon to be released.
I talk about
- 7 Dimensions of emotional well-being
This workshop introduces the ‘7 Dimensions’, an appreciative framework for supporting children’s well-being. Participants learn about the implications of experience in each dimension, the impact of the seven dimensions on one another and positive, solution-focused ways of nurturing children’s well-being. The workshop is designed for school staff, parents, psychologists, counsellors and other health professionals who work with children
- The neuroscience of anxiety
During the neuroscience of anxiety workshops participants learn about the broad functions of the brain and key processes involved in anxiety. They find out about the role of anxiety, what causes anxiety to become overwhelming and ways to calm the anxiety response. Workshop content is applicable for a wide range of ages, settings and circumstances
- Positive psychology in the school and classroom
When parents and teachers take positive approaches to teaching and learning, children’s learning and well-being is enhanced. Positive approaches create safe environments, foster secure relationships and generate purposeful activity. Participants in this workshop learn about positive psychology and some of the many ways it can be applied in children’s educational and community settings.
- Integrating narrative approaches with everyday classroom practice
Children live their lives in narratives about self and identity. These narratives reflect children’s experience in their particular cultural environments and influence the way they respond to the circumstances they encounter. The workshops consider pro-active ways of supporting groups of children and individuals to develop positive narratives of self and others. They include practices that teachers and parents can integrate into their everyday interaction with children and positive methods for helping children to adjust stories that are not working for them.
My key messages
The following are key messages from ‘7 Dimensions. Children’s emotional well-being’ (Annan, in press).
“Love, protection and repeated, positive experiences help children’s minds open up to learning and new possibilities. “
“Adults can shine a light on what every child can do.”
“If we could do just one thing for children, we would help them to see that they matter and that it is good to be them.”
Age group/s
- School age children – Years 0-16
- Professional learning for adults who nurture and teach children.
Availability
Times to be negotiated between schools and Positively Psychology.
Testimonial
“A knowledgeable, competent, articulate woman, who listens to your ideas and frames them to sound like the most inspiring work ever! Her extensive Education background allows her to always understand through the eyes of the Kids, Teachers and Whanau. Jean is the first person I always turn to for concise, professional advice and guidance and direction for future projects.”
Leanne Smith (Deputy Principal, Waikowhai Intermediate School)
Available Presentations
- Teacher only days
- Staff meetings
- Full day packages
Workshop content can be tailored to fit with the current interests of schools and educational centres.
Any other information
Presentations are designed for optimal professional learning. To this end, care is taken to ensure that the learning environment is experienced as safe, the content delivered provides good value for those attending and that the presentation is tailored to the needs of participants.
I would be very pleased to discuss Professional Development in your school
