Building a strong team is attainable once we have the intentional steps. In this blog post, learn the 6 foundations for achieving this goal.
Gaslighting is a subtle form of emotional abuse that can happen in different types of relationships and is often hard to detect. Read to learn more.
So much Twitter love from my post about my walls this year. Y’all know how to make a girl feel good! I don’t have my lesson plans ready, and am not entirely sure what I’m doing on…
What Is An Echoist? Echoism is a personality trait and coping mechanism that makes echoists afraid of being perceived as a narcissist & a burden on others.
In fitness magazines sold all throughout the country, we continuously hear “health and wellness” lumped together as one thing. But if wellness isn’t the exact same thing as health…
A Bullet Journal is one of the best planning systems out there and it pairs well with the productivity system Getting Things Done (GTD). Change your life by learning how to use a bullet journal to get things done using GTD.
It takes just three seconds for someone to determine whether they like you and want to do business with you. Make that time count.
Problem classification Every field of human endeavour has problems, and the myriad problem solving approaches that have been identified through history reflect that diversity. Even within a field, …
As a parent of 2 kids with ADHD, there are many things that overwhelm me when it comes to...
These are the top 10 budgeting tips for beginners you HAVE TO know! This is part #2 in a 5 part series. Your Ultimate Guide on How to Budget.
Everyone is finally starting to acknowledge that our mental health is just as important as our physical health.
The key to overcoming difficult emotions is mindfulness. Practicing mindfulness enables you to calm down and soothe yourself.
Worksheets are an effective and practical tool for individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of certain subjects or entities. Specifically designed to guide and stimulate personal discovery, worksheets offer a structured approach to organizing thoughts and exploring specific topics. If you are interested in exploring deep-rooted beliefs, emotions, and behaviors, worksheets can provide a valuable avenue to delve into the principles of Rational Emotive Therapy (RET).
This blog post explains the inter connection between SWOT and Synergy that aids an organization to develop strategic advantage over its compeptitors.
Good attachments take work, and one of the hardest parts of building and maintaining satisfying and supportive relationships is repairing after rupture (i.e. conflict).
Got a talkative class? Check out these 5 ways to quiet the chatter!
This article takes a look at an underactive thyroid; the most common symptoms, signs and treatments that are proven to work.
A crisis plan (sometimes called a safety plan) can sound intimidating, but think of it like a tool: a gameplan for navigating the worst days.
“These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.” -Obi-Wan Kenobi There exists a quiet cadre of teachers who can take over any classroom—out-of-control, disrespectful, or otherwise—and get the students under control, quiet, and working within minutes. They have a certain presence about them, a certain ... Read more
These empathy puzzles are an engaging and hands on way to help your students understand the feelings of others and learn to respond empathetically. Students will look at each of the 12 feelings covered and match it to the correct situation and response. This resource is part of an empathy activities bundle! Click here to save 20%! ****************************************************************************************************************************** What's Included: 24 puzzles the cover the following feelings: anger, anxiety, confusion, disappointment, embarrassment, frustration, hurt, loneliness, proud, sadness, sickness and fear. 2 worksheets All materials are also included in Google Slides format! For more information, please see the preview! ****************************************************************************************************************************** Ideas For Use: Empathy lessons or small groups Social skills lessons or small groups Friendship lessons or small groups With students who could benefit from considering how others feel. With students who could benefit from responding appropriately to others. ****************************************************************************************************************************** What People Are Saying About This Resource: Taylor said "These were perfect as part of an empathy unit I was doing with third graders. Thank you!" Whitney said "I love that this is a quick and fun way to talk about empathy with kiddos! I love that it brings it all together - not just knowing how someone feels, but also how you can help!" ****************************************************************************************************************************** If you are satisfied with this resource, please leave feedback. If there is something I can improve upon, please e-mail me at [email protected] and I will do my best to accommodate you. Be sure to check out other resources you are sure to love: Identifying Feelings/Emotions Scoot Game Empathy Task Cards For more updates on my new products: Follow me on Teachers Pay Teachers! Follow me on Pinterest! Follow me on Facebook! Follow me on Instagram! To read the terms of use and copyright information for this resource, please click here.
Emotional triggers can put you in a great mood, launch you into a state of rage, or set your recovery goals back to the stone age. I'm a person in long-term recovery. I practice emotional sobriety. I work with sponsors in two 12-step programs to help me get along peacefully with other people and the world. I still made someone cry this past week. It was not intentional and I felt terrible.
What's the difference between codependency and caring? Codependent caretaking isn't the same as caregiving. Are you helping or are you enabling or meddling?
8 Types of Art Therapy To Help Your Clients
Kids today are under so much more stress than the previous two generations, and it often shows up in difficulties at school. Oftentimes when the brain is stuck in a stress response, it is very difficult for the child to get out of it. The following infographic shows how the amygdala gets highjacked, or stuck …
When we get upset or frustrated, it is easier to react (i.e. yell, scream, swear, stonewall) instead of responding, but it takes courage and self-awareness to be able to communicate our feelings. This can be healthy and productive if done the right way, but it can also lead to more frustration if done in a less effective way. In this post, I share with you some ways to identify the differences between helpful and unhelpful ways to communicate our anger. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀How do you communicate when frustrated or angry?
The 5 Step Self-holding Exercise is an exercise I compiled from various sources that has been really helping me a lot lately with anxiety, stress and symptoms related to PTSD.
My Favorite Warm-ups for Children's Choir. Organized Chaos. So many amazing warmup exercises for elementary choral ensembles!
In the staff bathroom at my school something like this hung on the wall. I should have taken a picture but I was too caught up in it to think that far ahead. It kind of looked like this except a …
The ABCs of behavior (also known three-term contingency) is one of the easiest ways to discover why a challenging behavior is occurring.
Ultimate 25 low FODMAP take-to-work recipes from 15 dietitians, nutritrionists and chefs. From easy packed lunches to nourishing snacks!
This Take 5 Breathing Exercise for kids is perfect for helping children learn to calm down and manage big emotions. Complete with free printable poster.
All of us have some resiliency to cope with challenges. When we encounter difficult experiences that take us past the range of our ability to tolerate, the ways we tend to respond fall into one of two categories: those of us who get agitated, and those of us who shut down. Emotional regulation refers to our ability to stay present, engaged, and able to listen and learn despite challenges. My rainbow of emotional regulation is a social-emotional learning resource that can help teach this concept in the classroom, in counseling sessions, or at home.
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