A Check In Is Different from a Cheer Up
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 them up — yet this approach can sometimes lead to a phenomenon called toxic positivity. Instead, we should aim to…
Strengthening Your Self-Regulation Skillset for the New School Year
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 professionals left these fields, leaving those who remained overwhelmed and stressed. Since the pandemic, I’ve expanded my focus from helping…
EQ: 3 Strategies for Developing the Skill of Self-Awareness
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 reflective moment to help individuals practice the skill of becoming more self-aware. Self-awareness is our ability to accurately identify our…
Managing Behavior: Internal vs. External
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 on managing people externally. The External Approach In my estimation, nearly 90 percent of what we do for behavior management…
Managing Challenge is a Skill Set
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 is universal, and research shows that there are two distinct groups that emerge based on how we respond in the…
What is Self-Regulation?
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 successful in school, at work and in your personal life. Challenge in life is inevitable, and to effectively respond to…
Support Teacher and Student Well-Being with Social-Emotional Learning
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 helps students develop crucial social and emotional skills that can support their well-being and resiliency in school and beyond. But…
Resiliency In Students: Building The Skill Of Bouncing Back
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 overcome life’s challenges and thrive in and out of the classroom. Resiliency is the key. What is Resiliency and Why…
5 Effective Stress Management Tips For Educators
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. These demands can be overwhelming and can lead to chronic stress that can affect one’s health, job satisfaction and productivity….
6 Strategies For Supporting Students With ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder among children, mainly recognized for its challenging and disruptive symptoms in the classroom. Students with ADHD often struggle with inattention, hyperactivity, impulsiveness and poor executive functioning skillsthat significantly impact their academic performance and social relationships. October is recognized as ADHD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to…
