01/22/2024 11:47:28 AMHannah Van Sickle

The importance of social-emotional skills has garnered widespread attention over the past three decades. From developing empathy for others to employing problem-solving skills, they allow individuals to manage emotions and build healthy relationships. Since the advent of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the mid-1990s, research has found that individuals well-versed in self-management, self-awareness, social awareness, responsible decision-making, and relationship skills are not only better equipped to handle life challenges but also have a more positive mental health outlook to boot. In recent years, Transformative Social Emotional Learning (T-SEL) has expanded upon the initial SEL framework by incorporating the concepts of identity, agency, belonging, collaborative problem-solving, and curiosity—essential ingredients to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive culture for all at William James College.

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