Critical Information
School shootings in 2020-21 soared to the highest number in two decades. The erosion of physical safety and emotional security creates ten different types of violence, requiring comprehensive prevention.
Two modes for promoting violence prevention
Synchronous solutions…
include facilitated small group discussion, coaching, workshops, and more. Our unique web events include live group therapy, humor workshops to infuse fun into the classroom and even live events with comedians. Enjoy the video example.
Asynchronous solutions…
Topics from cyberbullying to hip hop SEL. Faculty (and parents) can learn about healthy vs. unhealthy aggression leading to the 10 different types of violence. Through organizational health, physical safety and emotional security are grown. Enjoy a video montage on violence prevention from our on-demand video engagements.
On-demand virtual engagements
School Law: Teacher Freedom of Expression Part III
This is the third section of a three-part course on teachers' freedom of expression. It provides teachers with an understanding of their protections under the First Amendment.
Suicide Prevention & SEL Part I
Suicide is the second leading cause of death of teenagers in this country. Our efforts at prevention haven't been successful. Take this series to learn what we can do better to keep kids safe.
Suicide Prevention & SEL Part II
Continuing this workshop recorded live at RVRHS, Dr. Scherz explores the concept of ego strength and the contrast of micro vs macro prevention.
Suicide Prevention & SEL Part III
Introducing the blending of micro and macro prevention through reverse profiling. Intervening at the top of the funnel helps grow resiliency in children before they decompensate.
Suicide Prevention & SEL Part IV
Surveyed teachers report a significant decline in characteristics such as independence and self-control. Explore why this is and the relation to self-harm.
Suicide Prevention & SEL Part V
In this second workshop day, teachers join in the conversation. Macro prevention is explored through the lens of identity formation.
Suicide Prevention & SEL Part VI
Self-reflective practices are the key to understanding where personal growth work lies. If an educator looks inward, they can help students learn to do the same.
Suicide Prevention & SEL Part VII
Perhaps the most challenging of all the PSEL's, integrating frailties and inequities. A teacher is brought on stage to take this challenge on.
Success Stories
"Whole School Health Through Psychosocial Emotional Learning highlights the importance of relationships, communication, and compassion for others. It presents a critical view in supporting, training, and retaining teachers through the lens of engaging and modeling behaviors that will help our rural students be better civic leaders and community members. My favorite quote from the book gives credit to the author's upbringing and modeling from his parents: 'We must experience the world through others so we can fully engage in educating all children. My father and mother modeled to me and my siblings how to experience the world through somebody else’s eyes, especially if their outer differences stirred up discomfort or displeasure, enriching all lives involved.' I recommend all leaders, teachers, and stakeholders secure their copy as they prepare for school."
Allen Pratt, Executive Director, National Rural Education Association (NREA)