Supporting Children's Emotional Well-Being in the Face of Adversity

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
4 PM

In-Person
540 S. Marengo Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101

Supporting children’s emotional well-being in the face of adversity is essential, especially during times of upheaval, loss and uncertainty. This session offers guidance for families and their gifted children on navigating difficult emotions, processing challenging news, and fostering resilience. By creating a sense of stability, encouraging open conversations, and embracing  different perspectives, families can help their children develop the emotional tools they need to move forward with strength and understanding. Refreshments and childcare will be provided.

Panel: Elizabeth D. Jones (IEA President Emeritus, Co-Founder, and Senior Advisor), and Annalise Kordell, LCSW (Mental Health Division Co-Director, the Center for Connection)

Free Childcare: Available for children ages 5+. Please indicate the number of children and their ages in the Comments section of the form.

About the Panelists:

Elizabeth D. Jones is the President Emeritus & Co-Founder, Senior Advisor at the Institute for Educational Advancement. Ms. Jones has been an educator, researcher, and administrator of educational programs for over 45 years. She served as the Associate Director of Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) and the Director of the Western Region for 10 years prior to founding the Institute for Educational Advancement. she went on to lead in the creation and implementation of the award-winning Yunasa summer camp for the gifted and the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship program. Ms. Jones currently serves on the Advisory Board for GRO Gifted, the Advisory Board for Young and Healthy, and the Board of Directors for Math Academy.

Annalise Kordell, LCSW, is the Mental Health Division co-Director at the Center for Connection and a licensed child and adolescent psychotherapist and social worker. She earned her undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University and her Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of Chicago.