Dr. Nelly Zahiri- Crisis Creates Opportunity - Episode 8

In this episode, Dr. Nelly Zahiri tells us how to connect with our kids and friends during quarantine, how to create moments of joy for yourself and others, and why compassion is the real tool for positive change. She urges us to show up for ourselves and believes crisis can be an opportunity. Join us as we discuss our greatest weapon against feeling isolated and the 5 “Vitamin C’s” you need to be taking daily! www.self-compassion.org www.apa.org www.drnellymomtalk.com Facebook: PeaceLearning Living Facebook: MomTalk LA They can text me directly to set up a confidential appointment. (310) 413-9353 Guest Bio Dr. Nelly Farnoody-Zahiri is married and mother of three Cyrus 12, Camy 12, and Chloe 10 at Curtis School Community living in Los Angeles. Author and keynote speaker, and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with Cross-Cultural Families in The Greater Los Angeles Area. Her expertise is in the area of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Interpersonal Neurobiology, Mindfulness, Eastern & Western Integration, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Attachment Parenting, Conscious Parenting, Peace Learning Curriculum Development, Conflict Resolution, Peace Training, and Leadership...she's the author and founder of the International Center For Peace Learning and MomTalk LA TV On-Line and at Andisheh TV. www.Andisheh.tv Facebook: PeaceLearning Living Facebook: MomTalk LA Dr. Nelly has been in private practice, serving the West Los Angeles area for more than 18 years, and she's an active member of The American Psychological Association, Peace Psychology & Media Psychology Divisions Of The APA. She was an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology at Santa Monica College for 7+ years, where she taught Abnormal Psychology, Human Sexuality, Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology to college students and advisor to the Persian Students Group At SMC. Dr. Nelly has conducted presentations at conferences and seminars, such as the APA, ISTSS, Mental Health Summit on Biculturalism, and The Center For Early Childhood Development. She's an active member of the International Society For Traumatic Stress Studies, Media Psychology, Peace Psychology, Common Sense Media, active groups on Interpersonal Neurobiology with Dr. Dan Siegel, Dr. Shefali'a Conscious Parenting Group, The Dalai Lama Center For Peace & Education, and Social Activists and Warrior Moms Social Media Networking Communities like Let It Ripple Films and Character Day. Dr. Nelly has an upcoming book in the field of Early Childhood Development and Peace Learning Parenting, and her mission for MomTalk is to discover opportunities to help build more Empowered Families, Conscious Communities to Support Growth, Higher Consciousness & PeaceLearning Leadership...Dr. Nelly’s work focuses on Cultivating Character, Community Leadership Empowerment, Peace Training, and Galvanizing Peace Learning and Well-Being for Families Locally & Globally.