Becoming a Leader in Your Community: Strategies for Developing Leadership Skills
True leadership is not an exercise in ego but rather a practice of humility and service. It is about lifting others up instead of...
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Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Aug 1
- 3 min
Resonance and The Role It Plays in Relationships
Resonance is a natural phenomenon that happens when one object vibrates at the same frequency as another. This creates a harmonious sound...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Jul 1
- 4 min
The Fine Line Between Helping and Ego-driven Rescuing
As humans, we possess an inherent inclination to assist one another. Nevertheless, our well-intentioned actions can sometimes lead to...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Using SEL to Foster Inclusion, Respect, and Harmony: A Guide for Educators
Social and emotional learning (SEL) involves equipping students with skills to regulate emotions, empathize with others, and form...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Jul 1
- 5 min
Establishing Strong Boundaries: Respecting Yourself and Others for Mutual Respect
Boundaries are an important part of our lives, allowing us to define our personal space and determine how we interact with the world...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Jun 1
- 2 min
Why Play Matters: The Power of Creativity and Social Skills
As adults, we often forget the importance of play. Play is not just for children, but a powerful tool used to foster creativity, develop...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Apr 1
- 3 min
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in the Face of Peer Pressure
Whether it's in the classroom, workplace, or social setting, peer pressure is a force that can be difficult to resist. It is driven by...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Mar 1
- 2 min
The Art of Holding Space for Others
Have you ever had someone just listen to you without offering advice or judgment? It can be an incredibly healing experience. This...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Empowering Teens to Navigate Their Virtual Social World
The digital world has opened up a wealth of opportunities for teens to explore, connect and build meaningful relationships. But...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
How to Survive Holiday Visits with In-Laws You Can't Stand
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and lots of good food. But if you don't get along with your in-laws, the holiday season can...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
4 Tips to Help Children/Teens Build Meaningful Relationships Beyond Social Media
Healthy relationships, particularly friendships, are essential to a child or teen's life. But what happens when those relationships are...
Eric Waisman
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Why Being Assertive Is Challenging and What to Do About It
Being assertive—standing up for yourself and your needs while respectfully considering the needs of others—isn't always easy. It can be...
Brenda Florida
- Sep 1, 2022
- 3 min
How an Emotional Intelligence Deficiency Prevents Us from Being Effective Communicators
The foundation of effective communication is first in understanding ourselves and, second, in knowing and empathizing with the person or...
Doni Landefeld, Ph.D.
- Jul 1, 2022
- 4 min
What Mr. Rogers Can Teach Us About Empathy and Why It Matters
Your spouse regularly lashes out, frustrated over the temperature at home, and you engage in ongoing thermostat wars. At work, a project...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Jul 1, 2022
- 3 min
Why Asking Questions is More Important than Giving Advice
There is something about giving others advice that makes us feel good, especially when others accept and apply that advice....
Dr. Hope Umansky
- Jul 1, 2022
- 2 min
How Social Awareness Helps Us to Be More Open-minded
What is social awareness? Social awareness is one’s ability to take into consideration the perspectives of other individuals, groups, or...
Iqbal Ahmad
- Jun 1, 2022
- 3 min
How SEL can Reduce Bullying and Resolve Conflict
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) has been around for about three decades as an umbrella term used to describe a range of approaches to...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- May 1, 2022
- 4 min
The Ins and Outs of Motivation: How to Motivate Employees Without Rewards or Punishments
Motiving ourselves is challenging enough. So, how do we motivate others? Before we answer that question, it is important first to...
Six Seconds
- May 1, 2022
- 4 min
Why No One Wins a War or Argument
For millennia, tales of rival love, wars, superheroes, and villains depict an unwavering fight until one party has been defeated and the...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
- Apr 1, 2022
- 3 min
How to Deal with People Who are Judgmental
Judgment is a byproduct of personal insecurities. How we view others, or they view us, directly reflects self-perception. If we judge...
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