About the speaker

Dr Karen Reivich

Director of Resilience and Positive Psychology Training Programs
University of Pennsylvania

Karen Reivich is the Director of Resilience and Positive Psychology Training at the Positive Psychology Center of the University of Pennsylvania where she also serves as an instructor for the Master of Applied Positive Psychology Program. She is a leader in the fields of resilience and positive psychology and travels the globe delivering customized workshops and providing consultation to organizations looking to create and maintain resilient and thriving organizations.

Dr. Reivich completed her B.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Reivich’s work focuses on helping educators, organizations, healthcare professionals, the US Army and first responders promote resilience and well-being in themselves and those they serve. Her research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and the Department of Education.

Dr. Reivich’s scholarly publications have appeared in a variety of academic journals including Psychological Science, Journal of Early Adolescence, School Psychology Quarterly, Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, and Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. She is a co-author of the books The Optimistic Child and The Resilience Factor.

Dr. Reivich is the mother of four and dabbles in photography to enhance her wellbeing.