TED Talk Tuesdays @ Unity Renaissance – “How to Love and Be Loved” with Billy Ward

Through a story of one of his students, Billy shows the importance of loving others and of being loved. Billy Ward is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and has been practicing in for the past 13 years in the New York City Suburbs of New Jersey. In addition to having a private practice, he has also been counseling students at Seton Hall Prep High School since 1998. Currently he is the director of retreats for the school and also teaches a senior course for Human Development and Theology. Billy’s approach to teaching centers on the development of mind, body and spirit. His personal philosophy is LOVE and Be LOVED. Billy is a graduate from Georgetown University where he studied Psychology. He was also the quarterback of the football team for four years. He had a short stint with the Baltimore Ravens in 1999, which was a great experience and personal achievement. He continues to credit his athletic experiences with helping him to understand the mind-body connection and the ability to set a life goal with great determination and tenacity. After leaving Baltimore he continued his study of psychology at Seton Hall University where he attained his Masters Degree and Post Masters Degree. Billy is married to his soul mate and best friend Lia. They have two sons, two-year-old JD and 5 month old Casey. The family is completed by their Golden Retriever, Grover Ward.

Schedule of Events:

February 2018: “How to Love and be Loved” (Originally presented by Billy Ward)
March 2018: “How to Skip the Small Talk and Connect with Anyone” (Originally presented by Kalina Silverman)
April 2018: “The Case for Optimism on Climate Change” (Originally presented by Al Gore)
May 2018: “Why Are We Happy? Why Aren’t We Happy?” (Originally presented by Dan Gilbert)
June 2018: “How to Spot A Liar” (Originally presented by Pamela Meyer)