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Abuse OF Men BY Women — Revised Second Edition

Abuse OF Men BY Women is a research-based guide to understanding partner abuse when women are the source and men are the target. The revised second edition includes updated research, new insights, and expanded examples from over a decade of additional work and study.

SEL Curriculum Activities for Teens: Printable Worksheets, Games, Lesson Plans

This resource-focused guide explores engaging Social Emotional Learning curriculum activities for teens, including printable worksheets, games, and lesson plans designed for middle and high school students. It highlights gamified SEL strategies, emotion vocabulary-building tools, and flexible ways to use these materials in classrooms, counseling settings, and homeschool environments.

Emotional Intelligence and Suicide Risk: What Research Shows

Research from around the world has examined the relationship between emotional intelligence and suicide risk. This article summarizes key studies linking emotional intelligence to suicidal ideation and behavior, and outlines why EI might act as a protective factor.

What Is Emotional Intelligence (EI)? Definitions, Models, and Skills

This overview explains the meaning of emotional intelligence, compares major EI models — including social emotional learning, and those from Goleman, Mayer and Salovey, and Brackett — and highlights core skills.

Emotion Regulation vs. Suppression: What’s the Difference?

Emotion regulation and emotion suppression are often confused, but they have very different effects on mental health and happiness. Learn why suppression is costly and how healthier regulation supports well-being.

Weighted Blanket Buying Guide: What to Look For

There are so many weighted blanket brands and so many options within those brands that it can be overwhelming to sort out which one is best for you and your kids. 

This guide includes 12 key factors to consider when choosing a weighted blanket.