Clinical Psychologist & Child Behavior Expert; Founder & Director of Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital; Author of "Changeable"
J. Stuart Ablon Biography
- Stuart Ablon, Ph.D., is a psychologist recognized for his expertise in understanding and addressing challenging behavior. Ablon is the founder and director of Think:Kids in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and serves as associate professor and the Thomas G. Stemberg Endowed Chair in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of California at Berkeley and completed his training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Ablon also co-founded the Center for Collaborative Problem Solving, where he served as co-director.
Ablon's work centers on the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) framework, which offers an alternative perspective on the causes of challenging behavior, particularly in children. His approach, informed by clinical experience with juvenile offenders and training for parents, teachers, counselors, and law enforcement, is grounded in research from neuroscience and psychology. Ablon's research has received support from organizations including the National Institutes of Health, the American Psychological Association, the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Institute, and the Endowment for the Advancement of Psychotherapy.
Ablon is the author of several books, including "Changeable," "Treating Explosive Kids: The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach," and "The School Discipline Fix: Changing Behavior Using the Collaborative Problem Solving Approach." These publications provide evidence-based strategies for parents, educators, clinicians, and organizational leaders seeking to address difficult behavior in various settings.
Ablon has delivered keynote presentations at events such as SXSW, NATCON, and TEDx, where his talks on mental health, education, and leadership have reached a global audience. He teaches professionals across disciplines a neuroscience-informed approach to understanding and managing challenging behavior. Ablon has assisted organizations worldwide in implementing the Collaborative Problem Solving approach, contributing to advancements in mental health, education, and leadership practices.
J. Stuart Ablon Speaking Topics
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The Impact of Trauma on Brain Development and What To Do About It: The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach
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From Compliance to Collaboration: Working With (Not Against) Our Children
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J. Stuart Ablon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Impact of Trauma on Brain Development and What To Do About It: The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach, From Compliance to Collaboration: Working With (Not Against) Our Children, School and Community Safety: Compliance through Collaboration , Reforming School Discipline: Addressing Disproportionality by Decreasing Explicit and Implicit Bias, The School Discipline Fix: The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach and Parenting, Teaching and Treating Kids with Challenging Behavior: The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach. The estimated speaking fee range to book J. Stuart Ablon for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. J. Stuart Ablon generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Pedro Noguera, Dr. Adolph Brown, Dr. Kendra Coates, Eduardo Briceño and Kanya Balakrishna. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling J. Stuart Ablon for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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