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Dr. Darlene Mininni      

Author; UCLA Psychologist; Expert on Well-Being, Resilience & Emotional Intelligence

Dr. Darlene Mininni is a UCLA psychologist, educator, and author of "The Emotional Toolkit: 7 Strategies to Nail Your Bad Feelings." She has spoken for audiences including TEDxUCLA, The Juilliard School, and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and her work on wellbeing has been featured on media outlets such as CNN with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, PBS, and NPR as well as Prevention, SELF, and Huffington Post.

With an interest in media’s power to transform, Dr. Mininni founded and was artistic director of UCLA’s Kaleidoscope Theatre, a performance troupe using storytelling to enhance wellbeing. Dr. Mininni hosted "The Emotional Toolkit Series" on SiriusXM Radio and "The Dr. Darlene Mininni Show" for Clear Channel in Los Angeles. She is also a founding member of the Everyday Health Wellness Advisory Board.

Speech Topics

The New Science of Resilience: How to Thrive in Work and Life

During challenging times like these, resilience in work, school and life is more important than ever. Yet it’s not easy to feel motivated when you’re overwhelmed and stressed. The good news is that 40% of your resilience comes from using a set of skills that anyone can learn. Some things in life you can't change, so let's focus on the things you can.

In this program, you’ll learn how to:

  • Develop an adaptable and resilient mindset
  • Overcome your brain’s hardwired negativity bias
  • Unleash the calming power of your nervous system for greater adaptability using a 60-second breathing process

Mindfulness for Busy People: How to Go from Stress to Calm

Given the uncertainties of our times, many of us feel stressed and exhausted.. Mindfulness is a strategy that is particularly effective at developing the brain’s ability to be more agile during life’s difficulties. Studies show that people who practice mindfulness techniques report up to 60% less anxiety and 5 times more productivity than before.

In this program, you will learn to:

  • Speed your recovery from the stress response and restore balance in your mind and body
  • Train your brain to handle stress more effectively by infusing mindfulness into everyday tasks at work, home and school
  • Develop 3 “attention anchors” to strengthen your calm and clarity

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