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Staff Mental Wellness & Social Emotional Literacy
Developing a shared mindset & SEL skills for all school adults
When the social and emotional needs and skills of school adults are addressed, they are better equipped to model communication skills for school adults and SEL skills for students, thus fulfilling the needs of students and their families. A consistently safe and supportive school environment relies on adults demonstrating the social and emotional skills that social emotional learning programs promote. By learning and applying these skills in both personal and professional contexts, all school adults can enhance their staff mental wellness while contributing positively to the wellness and success of our students.
Communication Skills for School Adults
Expressing feelings without judgement or blame
A foundational element of a positive school climate is the development of a shared mindset and intentional communication skills for school adults with all stakeholders. When school adults learn to express their feelings and needs without judgment or blame, and to listen empathically to the feelings and needs of others, we open the door for beneficial dialogue. This approach also supports social emotional learning, helping us to feel heard and better detect the unmet needs that may have caused a student to act out, disengage, or struggle to thrive in school. While positive communication skills do not excuse poor behavioral choices, they enable us to understand the behavior of others and invite collaboration on how to restore or resolve situations. When both students and staff feel understood, we are all more willing to consider how we can “right a wrong,” ultimately supporting staff mental wellness and enhancing the overall school environment. (NC Mental Health & Wellness Strategic Plan, 2021, p.16)
The Power of Connection for Social-Emotional Growth
Merrick UFSD - Slideshow for Staff
This staff development presentation presents a variety of inclusive, engaging, and optimistic approaches for school adults to enhance their communication skills while interacting with elementary students. These methods intentionally focus on developing social emotional learning skills and fostering positive relationships, contributing to overall staff mental wellness.
Title of Your Initiative
Your School or Organization
Description of Initiative: This initiative focuses on enhancing communication skills for school adults, while also prioritizing social emotional learning and staff mental wellness. By fostering a supportive environment, we aim to build stronger interpersonal connections and promote overall well-being among educators and staff.