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.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: emotional intelligence SEL Social Emotional Learning
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.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: depression emotional intelligence men's health stress
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.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: emotional intelligence relationship 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.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: emotional intelligence
Signs of Low Self-Esteem: From Self-Doubt to Overcompensation
Low self-esteem doesn’t always look like insecurity or self-doubt. It can also show up as overcompensation, perfectionism, or arrogance. Understanding these patterns can help clarify what’s actually driving self-worth struggles.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: depression emotional intelligence self-esteem and self-confidence
What Causes Low Self-Esteem?
Negative beliefs about yourself can have far-reaching effects on personal and professional growth, relationships, and overall well-being. This list of 9 sources of low self-esteem can help you identify what's weighing you down.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: emotional intelligence self-esteem and self-confidence
