Seasonal Depression
Tis the season to be jolly!! That may be true, but for some that is not necessarily the case. Seasonal depression is something many people struggle with. There are studies that show the change in season and less sunlight can…
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Miscommunication
Communication is an important aspect of any relationship. You know the saying: communication is key! What is it about communication that can damage a conversation? What key elements produce healthy communication? Here are a few helpful tips: Identify that communication…
Coping With Anxiety and Stress
Ghouls, goblins, ghosts, oh my!! With the spooky season upon us, it is important to not only acknowledge but also to manage fear and anxiety. Too…
Emotional resilience; learning to stave off social anxiety from rejection and other tribulations
There comes a point in everyone’s life when we have felt the sting of rejection. Some people find it difficult to move past such an incident, while others are able to shrug the rejection off with what I will call…
Learning profiles in SEL
Picture this, here’s Johnny; he loves to watch TV dramas and finds that he cannot be motivated to learn unless he is shown captivating imagery. The teacher to which he is assigned, however, is dismissive towards visual based learning stimuli.…
AI
Siri, how does one define artificial intelligence? Siri: Artificial intelligence is the ability for computers to access like speech recognition, learning, and problem solving, but also how machine learning can one day anticipate the physical as well as emotional needs…
Mindfulness in curriculum
Educational curriculum development in recent years tells us how needed renewed emphasis on mindfulness practices such as meditating can curtail depression and other social ills. In so doing, people across the country can and will experience a wellspring of positive…
Ethical AI, imperative for SEL?
Patrick Levy-Rosenthal founded Emoshape, a groundbreaking discovery in which emotional processing chips were used to synthesize emotions, while building on an old and oxymoronic sounding idea of emotional AI. Emotional AI is a term that collectively refers to affective computing…
EQ Practices for Professionals
What can you do in your daily life to increase your emotional intelligence and create a more effective, welcoming work environment? Collaborate with peers Take advantage of mental health coverage under your insurance plan Contact the Human Resources department to…