Blog — relationship skills

Social Emotional Learning: What SEL is and How to Teach It 0

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) helps kids develop essential life skills—like understanding emotions, handling challenges, building healthy relationships, and making thoughtful decisions.

In this post, you’ll learn what Social Emotional Learning is, its history, why it matters, and how to use it with school-age children. You’ll also discover research-backed benefits, practical strategies, and skill-building resources for adults and teens.

It's a helpful guide for teachers, school counselors, therapists, homeschoolers, and parents, whether you're just beginning to think about SEL or looking to up your Social Emotional Learning game. 

 

Silver Lining Series of Workbooks, Journals, and Planners 0

Through my work as a counselor, I’ve seen firsthand what helps people build resilience, improve relationships, and create positive change in their lives. I bring that experience into my writing, creating resources that are both self-help (for individuals) and helper-help (for professionals like therapists, teachers, and group leaders).

Whether you're working through anxiety, exploring emotional intelligence, or simply looking for a better way to track your to-dos, these workbooks, journals, and planner provide structured support for real-life challenges.

 

15 Important High Emotional Intelligence Benefits 0

Emotional intelligence, or EQ, has gained significant attention in recent years. It's the ability to understand, use, manage, and express your emotions, as well as the ability to recognize and understand the emotions of others. 

In this article, we will explore the research-based benefits of having a high emotional intelligence quotient (EQ). So, if you're curious about how emotional intelligence can benefit you and the people you care about, keep reading to discover the key advantages it offers.

What is Gratituding and How To Do It 0

Discover the art of 'Gratituding'. Learn the benefits of intentional gratitude and find inspiration to cultivate a positive mindset in your daily life.

101 Emotion Words List: Expand Your Emotion Vocabulary 1

Most people have a limited emotion vocabulary: they don't have many words to describe feelings. Having limited emotion words at your disposal gets in the way of you understanding yourself and others. This post includes a 101 emotion words list to help you better label what's happening for yourself and the people around you.

Is The Way You are Listening Damaging Your Relationship? 0

Listening in a way that works is a skill that most people don't have. Most people use what I call "Not Listening Skills" when their job in the moment is to be a listener. These communication missteps create misunderstandings and messy buildup in couples: accumulated hurt feelings and resentments. They also contribute to people talking at each other rather than hearing each other and considering what they have to say.

People using any of the 10 Not Listening Skills often think they are doing a great job as a listener and don't see or understand that it's damaging their relationship. They may be listening to their partner, but their partner doesn't feel heard, and they don't really get what their partner has going on.