Teachers and school administrators across the country are experiencing one very common condition – burnout. With the stress that COVID-19 brought to educators across America, many are still struggling to cope with its lingering emotional […]
Research tells us that joy at work comes from leaning on our strengths, being our authentic selves, connecting with the people around us, and practicing gratitude. When You Lean On Your Strengths…. Our character strengths […]
In the spring of 2020, the Pandemic halted in-class learning and significantly changed the face of education. It became a pivotal moment for teachers, who already had one of the most stressful professions in the country, […]
5 Principles for Implementing Strengths-Based Interventions in Schools in the Wake of Covid The devastating impact of COVID on our lives is undeniable. And outside of healthcare, schools have been hit as hard as […]
“Point out the strengths in your child and promote a stronger confidence in them.” Natan Gendelman, Founder, Health in Motion Rehabilitation Often, we forget that everyone faces some type of stress in their […]
The Thriving Learning Communities team is excited to announce two SEL-Strong sessions at the virtual Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Conference. Reset Your SEL Best Practices On Day 4 of the SREB Conference, Lynn Ochs, […]
We are excited – and proud – to announce that Dr. Jillian Darwish, CEO of Mayerson Academy, will be one of the lead presenters at the Wholebeing Institute’s Positive Psychology Summit, June 23-26. Held at […]
The Pythagorean Theorem. A Toyota Camry. Washing your hands. Some things just make good sense – like using your strengths at work. This isn’t a groundbreaking statement – evidence has been mounting rapidly over the […]
Join Lynn Ochs, The Ohio ASCD spring conference will take place on May 2 at the Xenos Conference Center in Columbus. The conference theme, Exploring What Is Working — Examining Tools, Resources, and Supports for SEL, will focus […]
Raising Wellbeing in Higher Ed A 2016 Gallup survey found that 52% of Higher Ed faculty were not engaged at work and another 14% were actively disengaged[1], mirroring the trends for U.S. workers across industries […]