Instructors: Lynea Gillen, LPC, RYT & Carolyn Jones, LCSW
Teaching social/emotional Learning (SEL) skills has been proven to improve both school and life success.
Learn innovative, effective and highly experiential SEL activities (grades 1-6) that kids won’t forget! Lynea Gillen’s Yoga Calm SEL activities are used by thousands of school teachers and counselors across the country as well as by the Mayo Clinic. Carolyn has presented at PBIS conferences in Oregon and Washington, teaching effective interventions for students on all three tiers of the PBIS framework. Learn how to bring alive CASEL’s five core competencies of Self-awareness, Self-management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision Making!
Course Benefits
- Gain an understanding of the basic principles of social and emotional learning (SEL)
- Learn to teach classroom SEL lessons based on CASEL competencies and that address the physical, mental and emotional needs of students
- Learn new classroom management skills and “emotional first aid” for students in distress
- Explore the use of mindfulness, Yoga Calm and other wellness practices to help students self-regulate, reflect, discover their gifts, and communicate in healthy and productive ways
- Learn effective interventions that work for all three tiers of the PBIS framework
Other Course Benefits
- Current CASEL research on components of successful SEL programs
- Developing wellness habits that address physical, mental and emotional needs
- Tools for practicing tolerance, and developing empathy and compassion for others
- Media awareness and how to teach healthy habits regarding the use of technology
- Activities that recognize and celebrate cultural diversity
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course the participants will:
- Learn how to teach 20 effective SEL activities
- Understand the strategies necessary to create a classroom climate that is conducive to learning and supportive to physical and mental health
- Articulate how teaching social and emotional competencies can impacts academic performance
Lynea Gillen, MS, RYT-200, has over 35 years’ experience as a school teacher, counselor and clinician. She is the founder of Yoga Calm and an award-winning author. Lynea was a featured presenter at the 2012 American School Counseling Association annual conference and is a frequent media presenter on children’s health issues.
Carolyn Jones, LCSW, has over 30 years’ experience as a special and general education teacher, school counselor, behavioral specialist, positive behavior interventions & supports trainer, and coach for schools.
Offered cooperatively by Portland State University, Continuing Education in the Graduate School of Education (CE/ED) and Still Moving Yoga, LLC. One PSU Graduate Credit, 12 Clock Hours and professional CEUs available. Coursework qualifies for Washington Clock hours. Certificate of training hours provided