Why SEL?
“Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.“ (CASEL)
CORE PROBLEMS
According to Pew Research in 2015, the U.S. placed 38th out of 71 countries in math.
School Shootings
Every year, 3 million teens are exposed to shootings, with 145,000 injured and 2,700 killed.
28% of American adolescents in grades 6-12 have experienced bullying.
1 in 5 American teens suffers from depression. In the last year, 8.66% attempted suicide.
21.5 million Americans (ages 12 and older) suffer from a substance abuse disorder.
1 in 15 children are exposed to domestic violence; 90% are direct eyewitnesses.
THE SOLUTION
Students gain knowledge and practice developing their emotional intelligence skills through a systematic, academic approach to teaching social and emotional intelligence. Teaching emotional intelligence, self-control mechanisms, focus techniques, and coping skills have significantly increased test scores across the country. In addition, these capabilities have also been shown to improve student collaboration and long-term information retention.
Resilience has created SELENA, a program that provides K-12 schools with curriculum and deployment tools. SELENA is designed to empower educators, counselors, parents and students with an extremely cost effective solution.
Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Responsible Decision Making
Relationship Skills
Social Awareness
WHO BENEFITS?
Grades K-12
Teaching SEL at a young age prepares children for a lifetime of challenges. The ultimate goal is to develop mental strength, social-emotional strength, and the capability to achieve happiness. When children are academically taught how to handle uncomfortable or undesirable emotions, they are less likely to resort to self-destructive or outwardly aggressive behavior.
Professionals
Are you working in a high conflict environment with a low level of workplace discipline? Mental and emotional training helps professionals to address the underlying problems plaguing their organization and supports the individual in achieving success. In fact, according to the University Consulting Alliance, a behavioral study referenced in Daniel Goleman’s Working with Emotional Intelligence demonstrates that “67% of all competencies deemed essential for high performance were related to emotional intelligence.”
Young Adults
A strong and healthy mind requires consistent exercise, just like the body. Young adults taught to build their emotional intelligence are more prepared to face the challenges of beginning adulthood. They can handle situations with a clear head, a more positive outlook, and a better ability to consider others’ emotions.
