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By Lynn Green, DLC Consultant, Heart-Mind Inquiry ProjectSocial and emotional learning programs and social-responsibility initiatives which help children develop empathy, effective interpersonal skills, mindfulness and kindness are alive and well in many BC classrooms. We know that such programs are most effective if there is a comprehensive, school-wide approach where social and emotional learning is promoted in the classroom at each grade level, in the hallways and playground, and on the basketball court. But how do we get everyone on board? How do we engage everyone in fostering heart-mind well-being throughout the school community? more

In this week's instalment, we explore the real and imaginary fears that parents and caregivers have about letting their children engage in free play outside.  Simply put, fearful parents create fearful children and your child is way less likely to be hurt or abducted or than they are to develop anxiety, obesity and other health problems by not going outside.  more

I recently attended the Evolution of Psychotherapy conference from Dec. 10-15, 2013 in Anaheim, California.  It is the largest gathering of psychotherapists (approximately 8,000 attendees) in the world, it's only held every four years, and is essentially the ‘Olympics’ of the psychological world.  The depth and breadth of the world-class presenters was inspiring.  One of the keynote speeches was by Dr. Martin Seligman the founder of the field of Positive Psychology.  more

 The turtle technique is a method for calming down when you feel angry, frustrated or upset. more