"Traumatic news, plus the stress of a pandemic and upcoming holidays, make this a critical time for young people and their parents and school staff" ... "The biggest things that adults and our communities can do right now are to provide consistency and structure, to keep open lines of communication, and to find time each day to check in with one another," Joanna Quigley, MD, Child psychiatrist at University of Michigan's medical center
Self-awareness: One’s ability to recognize their own emotions, strengths, and challenges.
Self-regulation: The ability to monitor and regulate one’s behaviors.
Motivation: Being excited and engaged in an environment
Social skills: The ability to be able to speak to people from all walks of life purposefully.
Empathy: Being aware of how your actions impact others’ feelings
After reflecting on how you spend your time, consider some spaces where you can practice reflection. Is it right after school? Is it in the morning before students arrive? Is it during your commute?
Ongoing discussion and reflection is critical to our professional success and student achievement.