GILLIAN BRIDGE

Title of Presentation: 
RESILIENCE, better futures for all
  

Gillian Bridge is an expert in the many, varied aspects of brain, language and behaviour and has developed a unique insight into the neurobiological similarities between addiction, autism and criminality.

Her findings have led to the development of a new approach to therapy and training, which takes into consideration many, previously unconsidered, influences on dysfunctional behaviour, such as the role of language teaching (and, rather intriguingly, marshmallows).

Gillian has a degree in English and taught and lectured on this subject for many years, specialising in the analysis of thought patterns, motivation and personality through close study of language use, before going on to develop executive training tools based on similar principles. Ongoing work with CEOs of major international organisations, and their teams, demonstrates their success..

Gillian has also taught on the English Speaking Board's communication skills courses in prisons and discovered the potency of these in empowering prisoners to make healthier choices for their future lives. She has come to see the role of language as key to the understanding of human brain function - and its enhancement and enrichment as pivotal to the nurturing of good mental health. It is one of the major foundation stones of resilience.

A Diploma in Addiction Therapy and three years working for the drug and alcohol services in HM Prisons has added to her understanding of the interplay between early life experiences, neuronal function, 'self talk', and resilience strategies. Work in prisons has been among the most enlightening work she has undertaken.

An associate member of BACP, Gillian works at 96 Harley Street, specialising in working with addictions and with autistic spectrum disorder. She has two books published, together with articles, including in the Sept/Oct issue of Addiction Today. She is currently working on a new book on resilience.

PRESENTATION TOPIC

Resilience is at the heart of the human success story. It is our best armour against adverse life events and our best hope for the future of our kids. Having it in abundance can even prolong life. Discover how it works, at every level, from the neurobiological to the personal and political, and at the same time learn how to build up your own levels of resilience, so protecting yourself from emotional overload and professional burn out.

MEASURABLE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify the benefits to the individual and society of developing resilience in childhood
• List and recognise the function of the different neural circuits involved in resilience
• Summarise the optimum educational and lifestyle strategies for the promotion of resilience

 

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If Gillian Bridge was my teacher in college, I would have probably learned a lot of things about these mental disabilities and other brain related problems. I really admire teachers who are dedicated to teach their students properly.