Boosting mental health skill building
Parenting Struggles When I parented my first-born, I didn’t know about the power of parent sharing. Instead, I often struggled on my own. This created a growing frustration with not always knowing what to do when, as a toddler, she misbehaved. One time, I asked my mother for help. Her reply, “Oh, I never had …
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Bored, Uninterested Teenagers Become Engaged, Empowered, Knowledgeable, and Skilled The first thing that sparked my bored, mistrusting high school class during “Final Episode™: Resolving Conflicts Through Communication” was showing them a segment from a popular family drama TV series. Heads popped up and eyes engaged with the screen as if to say, “Cool. Are we …
Hate Working in Groups? A student I know hated working in groups. It made them feel uncomfortable and worthless. One group member always took charge, boss others around and no one challenged the domineering leader. The groups usually got the project done but not without a lot of stress to their mental health with bad …
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Strong Suits™ is a fun and engaging card game where players identify and communicate their strengths, personality, and individuality. This quick and easy game builds mental/social-emotional health.
NOW OPEN! The aws Studios Store! Parents, grandparents, teachers and educators! You can count on the effectiveness of the SEL resources in the aws Studios Store! As a mental health educator and curriculum developer, hundreds of students, young and old tested and approved my activities and curricula. Furthermore, I am excited to provide you with …
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Learn how to get along with others and reduce conflict with the Circle of Community!
Reframe It! is a game to help parents learn how to stop challenging behaviors before they start!
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A Writer and an Artist I am a Gemini. Born between May 21 and June 21. I have always thought the Gemini symbol of The Twins defined me well. The two distinct personalities or personas speak clearly to my being an artist and a writer. Most of my posts to this point have been about …
