Curiosity, Choice, and Courage
As a child, my resilience was all over the place. I failed miserably in grade school. I was sent to the office so many times in 3rd grade that one … Find Out More
Category: Educators
The Change We Need Requires Contributing Intentionally
The shootings from the past few weeks are so painful. I can easily get overwhelmed. When I use the Centering Skill of Noticing Myself, I notice I am feeling angry, sad, and full of grief. … Find Out More
Honoring Agreements: The Power of Communicating
I was recently facilitating a standing group meeting that has some regular no-shows. It’s annoying and frustrating. I’m amazed by how often some people don’t communicate whether they will attend a meeting … Find Out More
The “Because I said so!” Trap
One curious thing I’m learning about Connecting Skills is that I’m acutely aware of when I could have used them. Just the other night, I allowed a healthy mixture of … Find Out More
The Youth Mental Health Crisis Demands Preventative Mental Wellbeing
Children and youth are experiencing a mental health crisis. The Surgeon General has declared that the pandemic has had a devastating effect on youth mental health. Children and youth have … Find Out More
We Are Resilient™ Supports Educators
I was one of those lost kids in school. Growing up in a military family, I was uprooted and moved every two years all the way through high school. I … Find Out More
Preventing Teacher Burnout
Educators faced a great deal of stress before COVID-19, but the pandemic and its resulting distance learning have been incredible stressors for many educators’ psychological well-being. They were forced to … Find Out More