In last month’s Healthy Learning MTL blog, we talked about teaching effective leadership through goal setting. This month, we are going to be talking about teaching effective leadership through the development of emotional intelligence in anticipation of our presentation at The Study’s Student Leadership Conference on April 26th, 2019. Part of effective leadership is being … Continue reading Teaching Effective Leadership = Goal Setting + Emotional Intelligence
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Teaching Leadership Through Goal-Setting
In April, Healthy Learning MTL will be presenting at The Study’s Student Leadership Conference on the powerful role of using goal-setting as a tool to develop leadership skills in students. Leadership is a powerful word, but it remains a vague and ill-defined concept. The reason for this is that, in many ways, leadership is subjectively … Continue reading Teaching Leadership Through Goal-Setting
Promoting Mental Health: How teachers can help reduce stigma
In Canada, 10% to 20% of children experience mental health difficulties (Youth Mental Health Canada, 2018). For many students, the stigma associated with mental health difficulties is a barrier to seeking treatment, and without proper identification and treatment, prolonged and worsening of symptoms can occur. Although teachers are not equipped to treat mental health issues, … Continue reading Promoting Mental Health: How teachers can help reduce stigma
The Real Cost to Video Games: Helping Teens to Unplug
Last season, the Vancouver Canucks were among the bottom ranked teams in the National Hockey League. They are currently in a rebuild phase, which means that the majority of their players are just entering the league. The average age of the players on the team is 26 years old. Many of their players are 18 … Continue reading The Real Cost to Video Games: Helping Teens to Unplug
Shining light on seasonal affective disorder: How to help your child get through the darkest months
The days are shorter and the temperature is starting to dip. The pleasant, colourful fall days have passed as we settle into shorter and colder days with less sunlight. For most, the change of season is expected and natural. However, for some, the change in season can have a drastic effect on mood and functioning, … Continue reading Shining light on seasonal affective disorder: How to help your child get through the darkest months
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