Brooks Gibbs, PhD

Resilience Educator

Brooks Gibbs is an Author, Speaker, and Resilience Educator based in Tampa Bay, Florida. Brooks teaches strategies for conflict resolution with an emphasis on emotional resilience and the golden rule and has presented his message to students, parents, and educators at over 3,000 schools. In addition, he founded Raise Them Strong, a parent training program that helps parents raise resilient children. He is also a board member of TheHopeLine, a non-profit youth crisis organization. Brooks’ online educational content has amassed over 300 million views, and he has been featured in the New York Post, The Daily Mail, On Air with Ryan Seacrest, and more. He has a Masters in Psychology and a PhD in Sociology from Atlantic International University.

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180 Good Comebacks & Savage Roasts to Win Any Argument

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How to

Control Anger

Everyone gets angry. If you're experiencing overwhelming rage, though, it could be damaging your mental and physical health as well as your relationships with others. Uncontrolled anger can be indicative of underlying pr...

How to

Stand Up to Bullies

You don't have to take it anymore. Bullies use intimidation and insults to belittle others who they perceive as unwilling or unable to defend themselves. If you're tired of listening to bullies talk, being pushed around ...

How to

Get Permission to Use the Bathroom in School

Every school and classroom has its own unique set of bathroom rules and procedures. As a student, you are expected to follow these policies. Even if you follow every rule precisely, however, your teacher may still reserv...

How to

Protest in School

Sometimes conditions at your school are bad enough that it's making your ability to learn suffer. It may be time to flex those democratic muscles and have a good old-fashioned protest. Knowing your rights in these situat...

Born Pretty vs Bullied Pretty TikTok Trend (& How They're Different)

Plus, expert tips on how to feel pretty inside & outIt's normal for women and girls not to feel pretty at times, especially when you're going through a tumultuous phase of life like puberty. But now, some people on socia...