We are proud to announce the newest Gurian Institute (GI) Regional Center for Excellence at Crespi Carmelite High School (Crespi) in Encino, California.  Serving the whole Los Angeles area, as well as students from overseas, Crespi embodies generations of educational excellence.  It became the Gurian Institute’s first Model School in 2006.  It is now a Gurian Institute Center for Excellence! Today’s post is devoted to introducing you to this remarkable …

Over the last year, Michael Gurian has researched and written four essays on how to grow resilient children at home and in school.  These essays were published by the Gurian Institute over the last year.  We are now collecting all four essays into this blog post so you have them all in one place. Gurian notes, “Resilience is the root of healthy maturity, growth, and social emotional life.  It is …

Dr. Jantz is also a prolific writer whose books span nearly every relevant mental health topic.   Today we feature his recent blog on emotional abuse.  We hope you’ll check out The Center, Gregg’s podcast, and Gregg’s books on amazon or wherever you get your books.  Like the Center and his podcast, his books are filled with practical tips and strategies you can use right way.  — Michael Gurian Today I …

As Jews gather for Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur services, seeking to better understand holiness and to atone for our sins, we follow thousands of years of tradition and staunch will.   I offer this opening prayer for Rosh HaShana services (the beginning of the Jewish New Year and the beginning of the ten days of worship and prayer) in my Story of a Man collection.  Our Temple Beth Shalom and …

At the Gurian Institute, we frequently receive questions from parents about how to use the latest research on developing brains to inform their parenting decisions. One particular area of concern is how much screen time to allow children to have. When they’re little, it’s relatively easy to tell them, “Time to turn it off and go find something else to do.” However, as they approach the teen years, you might …

If you’re one of the hundreds of millions of people around the world living with a disability like mental illness, finding relief can be crucial. Your work or your career might sometimes amplify symptoms like stress, sleeplessness, or a lack of focus. You may have found some relief when working from home, but finding tools to reduce stress and encourage relaxation can be very useful, alleviating tension and improving day-to-day …