Sunday, February 16, 2025 ~ Second Congregational Church will welcome Maria Sirois, an inspirational speaker, to present a talk on cultivating resilience, wellbeing, and hope. She has spent the past three decades striving to bring the data, the stories, the tools, and the wisdom to enable any one of us to cultivate a grounded optimism, a clear sense of direction and a resilient inner strength in the moments of upheaval and opportunity. Never before has there been a more timely talk. Dr. Sirois, a positive psychologist and seminar leader who teaches internationally in the intersection of resilience and flourishing, is known for her wisdom, authenticity and humor. She brings invigorating research-based practices and perspectives to businesses, community, medical and religious organizations as well as to wellness centers around the globe. She is the author of two books: of A Short Course in Happiness After Loss (And Other Dark, Difficult Times) and Every Day Counts. She will publish her new work (The Generous Exchange) in 2025.
The talk will be held on Sunday, February 16 at 2pm at Second Congregational Church, 115 Hillside Street in Bennington. It is free to attend, and no registration is required. Child care will be provided. For more information about Dr. Sirois' work, go to www.mariasirois.
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