Critical Thinking

One second. That is all it takes to make a move you can’t take back. One second of anger. One second of disrespect. One second where you react without thinking.

In chess, one bad move costs you the game. In life, it can cost you much more. In this conflict resolution and CBT-based course, you will watch the full feature film Critical Thinking (starring John Leguizamo). It is the true story of five tough kids from Miami who the world counted out. They didn't have money. They didn't have the "right" background. But they learned a secret weapon that took them all the way to the National Championship.

They learned how to think before they moved.

What You Will Learn This course helps you become the boss of your own brain.

Who is Driving? Your brain has two parts. The "Loudmouth" reacts with anger and fear. The "Shot Caller" thinks and plans. You will learn how to put the Shot Caller in charge.

Spot the Traps Sometimes our brains play tricks on us. We might only see the bad things. Or we might blame others when things go wrong. You will learn to spot these traps before you step in them.

Make Power Moves You will learn tools to help you stay calm. You will learn to Pause. You will learn to See the Board. You will learn to make the winning move.

You do not need to be a chess master. You just need to master your mind.

It’s time to make your move.

Created in partnership with Edovo and the film’s producer, Carla Berkowitz, to bring this story to learners everywhere.