Harris Forum Visiting Scholar Program
As part of the Harris Visiting Scholar Program, we invite a key figure in the field of child development to address the public on a topic of relevance to parents of young children and professionals working with young children and their families. The program is recognized for bringing highly regarded national figures in the infant-toddler field to Minnesota to share their latest research, practice, and policy work.
2012 Harris Forum - Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Addressing Toxic Stress in Early Childhood: Working Across Disciplines
12:30 pm to 1:00 pm: Networking and Refreshments (metro site only)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Harris Forum
Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey Center, University of Minnesota West Bank Campus
Clock hour certificates will be available
Parking and Directions for Cowles Auditorium site
Also broadcasting to ITV sites across greater Minnesota
Visiting Scholar
Brenda Jones Harden, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Institute for Child Study, University of Maryland College Park. Dr. Harden has worked over 30 years in the early childhood and child welfare policy, practice, and research arenas. Her research examines the developmental and mental health needs of young children at environmental risk, and the risk and protective factors that influence their outcomes. A particular focus is preventing maladaptive outcomes in these populations through early childhood intervention programs, such as early care and education, home visiting services, and infant mental health interventions.
Sponsor
The Harris Forum is sponsored by Irving Harris Programs and is free to all attendees.
Registration Information
This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required so as not to exceed seating capacities.
Register online for the broadcast site or any of the receiving sites
Questions?
For general questions on the Harris Forum, contact Ellen Lepinski at lepin008@umn.edu.
For questions about registration, contact Karen Anderson at ander352@umn.edu or 612-625-6617.
Past Harris Forums
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