Episode 8 Social and Emotional Health with Kathy Pierce Howard

Social and emotional health enables us to:

• Build and maintain healthy relationships with God and others (fulfilling the great commandment)
• Develop assertive skills and become comfortable with who you are in social situations
• Surround yourself with a positive social network, which increases your self-esteem
• Interact and communicate with a range of diverse people
• Have a sense of belonging

Kathy has published a workbook for adults called "Social Emotional Health: 21-Day Challenge: A Step-by-Step Guide to Improving Your Social & Emotional Health." It helps us all to see clearly how the 5 core competencies or skills align with the fruit of the Holy Spirit and suggests practical ways of growing in these areas. We discuss how social emotional health influences communication and leadership styles that impact student outcomes. There is a pre- and post- assessment in her book so that you can check your progress. It is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3s3el5M. Kathy also publishes Monthly Myrrh, a newsletter for parents and educators. Check it out at https://www.smore.com/vuqb3.  You can learn more about her high school curriculum at https://www.prep4successacademy.com/.

Join me on the 21 Day Social and Emotional Health Challenge October 26-November 15.  If you’d like to receive daily texts for 21 days text @cecseh21 to the number 81010. You’ll receive a welcome text and daily affirmations or activities from Remind. If you have trouble with 81010, you can text @cecseh21 to (774) 353-0907. Kathy and I will also provide professional development at the ACSI Early Education Designed to Flourish: Reignite virtual conference February 16 and 24. Her session will focus on this topic and mine allows participants to evaluate their authentic leadership style. Learn more at https://www.acsi.org/early-education/conferences/virtual.