As the new school year begins and life becomes busier than ever, it’s easy to overlook the emotional well-being of those around us. When we notice that someone seems down, we often focus on cheering

Given my background as a clinical director, I see strong parallels between the impacts of the pandemic on healthcare and education employees. Both groups faced enormous challenges, dedicated to serving others under difficult circumstances. Many

If your emotions and feelings were weather, what would your current weather be? I frequently begin a presentation or training session with the question above. My goal is to create a pause and have a

When working with individuals to help develop self-regulation skills, my goal is to improve the internal management of responding to challenge in their lives. It’s important to note that this is much different than focusing

At some point in our lives, all of us will face challenges. It doesn’t matter what your gender, age or place of origin is. You will have challenges.  How Do You Respond to Challenge? Challenge

Self-regulation is the ability to manage your thoughts, emotions and behaviors in order to achieve long-term goals. By regulating your physical, emotional and cognitive processes in healthy, pro-active ways you are more inclined to be

Teaching is a demanding profession, and it’s essential that educators prioritize their own well-being and that of their students. One of the most effective ways to do this is through social emotional learning (SEL). SEL

From struggling with academic expectations to navigating social relationships to dealing with mental wellness challenges, students are often faced with adversity. Teachers and school leaders alike strive to equip students with the tools they need to

Teaching is a demanding and challenging job. As an educator, you need to keep up with curriculum changes, prepare engaging lessons, grade papers and manage classroom behavior, all while connecting with students and their families.