Self- belief does not necessarily ensure success, but self-disbelief assuredly spawns failure’
Albert BanduraThe beliefs that we have in our own abilities (known as self-efficacy beliefs) play a powerful role in our resilience, well-being, and growth towards reaching our potential. There are many ways to increase self-efficacy, including developing a growth mindset (Dweck, 2012). Growth mindset is the understanding that our talents and abilities are not fixed, but that they can be developed through effort, practice, and persistence. This talk will explore both concepts and show how they are linked, as well as providing practical suggestions for developing self-efficacy and growth mindset, both in ourselves and in children.
For teachers (primary & post-primary) & SNAs
Fiona Forman :
Fiona Forman is an author, speaker, facilitator, and trainer in the area of well-being and Positive Psychology in education and parenting.
Fiona holds an M. Sc. in Applied Positive Psychology, the science of well-being, from the University of East London.
Having spent many years as a teacher, she is passionate about placing well-being at the heart of school and family life, and she has seen first-hand the many benefits this brings to both young people and adults alike. She is the co-author of Weaving Well-Being, an SPHE programme for children which is now widely used in Ireland, as well as being the author of Welcome to Well-Being, Wired for Well-Being, and Tools to Thrive.
Fiona is also the mother of 2 young adults, which has deepened her awareness of the importance of equipping our children with the support and skills they need to thrive and flourish, despite the challenges of life.
Her parenting book, BRAVER THAN YOU BELIEVE: A Parent’s Guide to Building Children’s Resilience using Positive Psychology Skills, has recently been released.