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Is Social and Emotional Learning “Bad Therapy”?

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Is Social and Emotional Learning “Bad Therapy”?

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Michael Strambler

Is Social and Emotional Learning “Bad Therapy”?

Michael Strambler

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Response to Abigail Shrier's Bad Therapy book: The article discusses the importance of developing mental toughness through gradually exposing oneself to challenges, highlighting humans' capacity to become stronger through moderate stressors. It emphasizes evidence-based SEL strategies, treating emotion awareness as a skill crucial for overcoming obstacles. The author argues against dismissing SEL solely based on personal biases, urging for open-minded evaluation of its benefits. SEL, when skillfully implemented, aids in regulating emotions to enhance students' well-being and academic success. The article concludes with a call for considering evidence rather than preconceptions in assessing the value of SEL in education.

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Is Social and Emotional Learning “Bad Therapy”?

Michael Strambler

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Response to Abigail Shrier's Bad Therapy book: The article discusses the importance of developing mental toughness through gradually exposing oneself to challenges, highlighting humans' capacity to become stronger through moderate stressors. It emphasizes evidence-based SEL strategies, treating emotion awareness as a skill crucial for overcoming obstacles. The author argues against dismissing SEL solely based on personal biases, urging for open-minded evaluation of its benefits. SEL, when skillfully implemented, aids in regulating emotions to enhance students' well-being and academic success. The article concludes with a call for considering evidence rather than preconceptions in assessing the value of SEL in education.

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