Social and Emotional Literacy for Teens
4 Ways to Help Teens Strengthen Social and Emotional Literacy
When middle and high school students are given the chance to build social and emotional skills during the school day, they get better at self-regulation and grow more socially aware—both in and out of the classroom. While much energy is invested into helping young children begin to identify and articulate their emotions, regulate themselves, and learn social skills, that focus tends to taper off as students get older. But social and emotional skills are just as critical in middle and high school, as students learn to navigate more complex situations and relationships, confront higher expectations that bring more anxiety and stress, and grapple with bullying and social pressures. From gratitude journaling to mindfulness exercises, encouraging positive inner voice to connecting SEL to curriculum, these 4 strategies will make space for teens to keep building the lifelong skills that will help them throughout school and beyond.
Books for Educators
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt is an urgent investigation into the collapse in youth mental health, revealing how the rise of smartphones and social media has reshaped childhood and adolescence, leading to a surge in mental illness. Haidt explores the detrimental effects of increased screen time, declining childhood freedom, and the loss of play-based experiences, offering practical advice for parents, schools, governments, and teens themselves to navigate this crisis.
In "Stolen Focus," Johann Hari explores why our ability to concentrate has diminished and offers insights into reclaiming our focus. Over a three-year investigation, Hari uncovers external factors behind our shortened attention spans, dispelling the belief that it's a personal failing. Through interviews with experts and real-life examples, he identifies twelve root causes of the crisis and provides strategies for individuals and society to regain control over their attention.
Tough Conversations™ for School Leaders
This course addresses the well-recognised occurrence of difficulties that school leaders face through often having to discuss sensitive, difficult subjects. Significant levels of stress for school leaders can be reduced when those conversations are handled with the skills taught in this professional development course.
Live webinar | May 31 | Full day training
Face-to-face | Brisbane - West End | June 13 | Full day training including lunch and learning materials
More info - https://www.parentshop.com.au/professionals/tough-conversations-for-school-leaders
Are you part of the NSW PPA? Click here to see the Tough Conversations for School Leaders schedule for NSWPPA members - https://www.nswppa.org.au/tough-conversations
Anxiety Coach™ in the Classroom
Anxiety Coach™ (previously called No Scaredy Cats) is a one-day professional learning course for teachers, teacher aides and early learning staff to learn classroom strategies for managing anxiety and building resilience in the classroom. The Anxiety Coach™ course is based on three underlying principles: first, by having an understanding of how anxiety develops teachers and teacher aides can counter its progress. Second, they can play a preventative role in stopping children from worrying too much. Third, there are practical steps to take to build resilient thinking in children.
Live webinar | May 31 | Full day training
Register here - https://www.parentshop.com.au/professionals/anxiety-coach-in-the-classroom
Tough Conversations™ for Frontline Staff
Psychologist, Michael Hawton and his team, present Tough Conversations for Frontline Staff. A practical workshop for those at the frontline of a school, council or service organisation to manage difficult, emotional encounters with members of the public.
This workshop provides the practical elements and skills for effectively dealing with offensive behaviour as it arises and what to say to defuse strong emotions.
Attendees will see video examples of both poorly conducted conversations and, by contrast, more effective conversations.
Live webinar | June 14 | Full day training
Register here - https://www.parentshop.com.au/professionals/tough-conversations-for-frontline-staff
1-2-3 Magic® & Emotion Coaching in the Classroom
1-2-3 Magic® & Emotion Coaching is a one-day professional learning course to equips you with the skills to manage children’s difficult behaviour.
The course supports the development of students' personal and social capabilities as outlined in the Australian Curriculum. If your school subscribes to Positive Behaviour Support, this course is an excellent supplement. It trains teachers in a method of classroom discipline so that they know what to do to effectively maintain control when a student’s behaviour becomes disruptive.
Live webinar | June 21 | Full day training
Register here - https://www.parentshop.com.au/professionals/123-magic-in-the-classroom