Adult SEL - School Counselor Pathway [Read]
SEL Begins with Adults
Elements of a productive, safe, and supportive school climate begin with adult social-emotional learning. When school counselors have the ability to recognize, understand, and manage their own emotions, they are more likely to show empathy towards others, encourage healthy communication, be more patient, and create safe learning environments for students.
The social-emotional competence of a school counselor can positively or negatively impact relationships with students, and can even affect the overall climate of the school. Research shows that adults who are skilled at regulating their own emotions report less burnout and display more positive interactions with others and with life's challenges.
Working with students and families is emotionally demanding work. It is important to build our own social-emotional competence in order to manage the daily challenges in positive and productive ways.