A special inquiry into the long-term impact the accelerated reliance on digital technology over the Covid-19 pandemic may have to our well-being suggests we need to plan for a ‘hybrid world’ (UK Parliament, 2021). This future embraces the flexibility of virtual and face-to-face work, communication and connection and the benefits both can bring – itContinue reading “Are you ready for a hybrid world?”
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Developing Forgiveness in Youth
Forgiveness is closely linked to the character strength of humility and the positive emotions of empathy and compassion. The cognitive and emotional processes involved in forgiving can bring many personal benefits as well as playing an important role in maintaining healthy relationships. Young children are still developing their cognitive skills and their ability to forgiveContinue reading “Developing Forgiveness in Youth”
Our Brain
Developing children’s emotional intelligence and teaching them to recognise their emotions can help children to overcome stress, manage aggression and express their feelings. It has an impact on their overall well-being, behaviour and relationships with others. One way to do this is to help children understand and recognise the different parts of the brain andContinue reading “Our Brain”
Curiosity
The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size. Albert Einstein What Is It? Interested, inquisitive, eager to know, intrigued – these are all things you may feel when experiencing curiosity. When you’re curious, you want to learn more about something and may e.g. spend time researching, talking about orContinue reading “Curiosity”
Education: Well-Being and Resilience Books
If you’re interested in learning more about Positive Education, or generally exploring well-being and resilience in education, the following publications are a good place to start. Within the texts you’ll find references and suggestions for further reading on topics of particular interest. Many should be available at your local bookshop or library, alternatively they canContinue reading “Education: Well-Being and Resilience Books”
Lesson idea: Positive Artefacts
The content below is taken from the Learning Library at IPEN and is by Emily Larson (Director). It is the third of four interlinked lesson ideas I will be posting, which focus on raising awareness of how our emotions impact us and the importance of developing emotional intelligence amongst children. IPEN’s Learning Library has manyContinue reading “Lesson idea: Positive Artefacts”
Free Well-being Resources for Young People During COVID-19 Pandemic
School closures, lockdown and the current worldwide health emergency are undoubtedly causing additional stress and anxiety amongst many young people, parents and educators. An increased amount of time together in confined spaces and home schooling/remote teaching & learning is a reality for many of us. Ideas and activities to support and boost young people’s well-beingContinue reading “Free Well-being Resources for Young People During COVID-19 Pandemic”
Lesson idea: Positive Ingredients
The content below is taken from the Learning Library at IPEN and is by Emily Larson (Director), it is the second of four interlinked lesson ideas I will be posting, which focus on raising awareness of the way our emotions impact us and the importance of developing emotional intelligence amongst children. IPEN’s Learning Library hasContinue reading “Lesson idea: Positive Ingredients”
Mindfulness – Teacher Training and Curricula
Mindfulness trains the mind to be aware of what is happening in the moment rather than dwelling on what has already happened or what may happen in the future. It provides us with techniques to note, manage and accept our emotions and enhances our ability to focus. The benefits of regular mindfulness practice are wellContinue reading “Mindfulness – Teacher Training and Curricula”
