Michael Thompson, Ph.D. is a consultant, author and psychologist specializing in children and families. He received his BA and MEd from Harvard and his doctorate from the University of Chicago. As a speaker, Dr. Thompson has appeared on The Today Show, The Early Show, Good Morning America and Oprah. He has been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek and Time. Dr. Thompson has co-authored The New York Times best-seller, Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys which was made into a documentary for PBS. He also co-authored Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children which was featured on a past blog post. As a practitioner, Dr. Thompson has worked in more than 200 schools across the US and runs a private practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
On January 5, 2012, Michael Thompson will be the guest speaker at Kula Ha`aha`a’s `Ohana Summit. Dr. Thompson will provide insight into the social lives of children, in other words, why our keiki do what they do. He will explain that many behaviors of children are driven by the need for connection, recognition and power. Find out about the hidden role that friendship plays in the lives of children from birth through adolescence. Gain insight into the social dynamics of the “in crowd”, bullies, shifting alliances and disloyal best friends. Most important, learn how to support your child through the ups and downs of their social lives.
Plese join us for this rare opportunity to meet a leader in the field of child and family psychology. Dr. Thompson is even encouraging parents to come with questions for him. So come join us for a bowl of stew and an enjoyable evening with Dr. Michael Thompson. We’ll see you there!