Research consistently shows that early intervention is key, with schools ideally positioned to implement mental health programs that reach young people during their formative years.
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9 minute read Best practices to create a more enjoyable and less stressful workplace experience There is no better ticket to getting off life’s rollercoaster of ups and downs than self-acceptance. Self-acceptance has made a big difference in my life. Self-acceptance helps anyone live a happier, stress-free life. When younger, I used to take things
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When faced with a challenging and threatening situation (stressful events), your brain’s alarm system (the amygdala) kicks into gear, which is great when you need quick reactions but not so helpful when you need to think clearly and respond professionally. The good news? Your brain’s “wise leader” (the prefrontal cortex) can learn to step in and help you stay calm and focused.
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Being a Resilient Educator Working as a teacher, mental health practitioner, or administrator can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Whether it’s a tough day in the classroom, navigating tricky situations with colleagues or parents, having too much work to do, or even managing personal issues at home,
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Since the brain is central to all learning, it makes sense to know how students’ brains learn best. In You Can Do It! Education, we support students’ mental development through brain-based, social-emotional learning activities. This leads to better engagement, effective learning, improved memory and application. Helping students, calm their amygdala and develop various prefrontal cortex
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Does everyone at your school need to contribute, or can critical mass be built by a few SELophiles? The evidence here is clear.
Every day, everyone needs to play a part.
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Evidence for Learning* recently produced a guidance report containing valuable recommendations for improving student social and emotional learning, Improving social and emotional learning in primary school. Below is how YOU CAN DO IT! EDUCATION helps schools improve student social-emotional learning by meeting these recommendations. COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING Programs explicitly teach social-emotional skills (resilience, confidence, persistence,
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Peer pressure can begin early, take many forms and impact kids negatively. Standing up to peer pressure is often one of the greatest challenges any kid can face. As kids become more independent, they connect with others with similar interests and experiences. No child wants to feel excluded, and no child wants to feel ‘different’.
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Do you have a child or adolescent who has self-doubts when it comes to friends or schoolwork?
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You Can Do It! is an energising force that helps you to have a go
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The strength that helps protect us when faced with stressful events at home and work is RESILIENCE – a combination of thinking and social-emotional skills that help people of all ages manage their feelings and behaviour. A resilient MINDSET towards stress can change the impact of stress. The degree to which someone holds the mindset
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