The Ivy Child International Research Institute is dedicated to the advancement of cross-cultural positive psychology.
Laia Vintro, Research and Training Intern: Teacher and psychologist (from Spain) and the backbone of our Bullying Prevention and Leadership workshop. Her web research skills and clinical experience yielded spot-on data, tools, and resources to integrate into our curriculum
Our Research team has been actively involved in curriculum development.
Objectives of the Institute
- To promote cross-cultural awareness through the development of educational tools
- To involve communities in cross-cultural positive psychology research
- To foster a sense of appreciation of cultural wealth in the community
- To create a network with field experts and key institutions worldwide
Research Institute Initiatives & Programs
- Ivy Child launched three premier programs in 2012 based on projects initiated in the Research Institute: Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids, Bullying Prevention and Leadership and Multicultural and Music Education.
Here is a sneak peak of the teacher/staff presentation culled from research on bullying prevention.
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