Become a Mind in the
Making Facilitator!
Training Includes…
Live, virtual facilitation by Kim O'Connell, Master Facilitator. She has led MITM Institutes since 2014, in Rhode Island and from Maine to Florida to Hawaii and Saipan.
Access to all the materials to offer the training upon completion of the entire course.
Group support with quarterly meetings of Mind in the Making Facilitators.
Training tips, tools, and other resources
No limit to how many people you can train!
What is Mind in the Making?
Mind in the Making (associated with the Families and Work Institute) is a pioneering initiative and framework focused on sharing child development research and building executive function-based life skills in children and adults.
Founded in 2000 by researcher and author Ellen Galinsky, the program translates scientific studies on brain development into practical, everyday learning strategies for parents, educators, and professionals. [1, 2, 3]
The 7 Essential Life Skills
Grounded in the science of executive functions (the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks), the framework outlines seven core life skills: [1, 2]
Focus and self-control: Managing distractions, paying attention, and setting rules or goals.
Perspective taking: Going beyond just empathy to understand what others think and feel.
Communicating: Understanding how to send and receive messages effectively, which is foundational to human connection.
Making connections: Finding patterns, seeing how things are alike and different, and learning flexibly.
Critical thinking: Analyzing, sorting, and evaluating information to make sound choices and solve problems.
Taking on challenges: Turning stress and setbacks into resilient, motivated opportunities rather than roadblocks.
Self-directed, engaged learning: Maintaining the natural curiosity and intrinsic drive to keep learning throughout life.
Programs and Resources
Learning Modules: Interactive training sessions designed for educators, librarians, medical staff, and community leaders working with children ages 0–8.
Practical Guides: One-page parent tip sheets that help turn everyday behavior challenges into teachable moments. order the book, click here to Access Skill Building Opportunities
The Book: Ellen Galinsky's foundational book, Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs, which synthesizes interviews with over 130 leading developmental researchers. Video with Ellen Galinski
No limit to how many people you can train!
Register—$595 Per Person
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