Adult SEL Blended Series: Tuning in for Self-Care and Empathy (OST)

Live and Self-paced Modules (see schedule below)

Prerequisites: Afterschool professionals from a PSELI pilot school, Prime Time Registry ID. Live Session Time: 4 hours total; Self-Paced Session Time: 8 hours total; Session Materials: None

The Adult SEL Series is an eight-part blended online professional learning offering designed to deepen intra- and inter-personal adult SEL guide professionals through a process of self-discovery and personal growth while instilling the importance of habitual daily self-care and mindfulness practice. Scientific studies show that the only way to build long term brain fitness, emotional balance and resilience in the face of crisis and chaos is through daily practice of mindful awareness and other positive psychology tools. In each session, participants share their experiences from applying the different tools, and incrementally build a daily self-care practice plan that is customized to their needs based on their own reflective practice. Ultimately, the goal of empowering resilient and compassionate adults is to create a climate and culture whereby youth thrive socially and emotionally, are able to apply SEL tools to be resilient in daily life and in crisis, succeed in academic and extracurricular endeavors, and can build positive and empathetic relationships.

Series Training Objectives: Participants will:

1. Learn and practice daily experiential and interactive self-care tools to build resilience and balance

2. Apply mindfulness practice tools to proactively respond difficult situations

3. Explore practices that foster interpersonal connection, empathy and compassion

4. Make connections between neuroscience, stress response and experiential practice

5. Experiment with various reflective practice tools to cultivate self-inquiry

6. Create an evolving plan for daily practice

Series Training outcomes:

Participants will:

1. Intentionally practice self-care tools on a regular basis

2. Skillfully apply mindfulness and positive psychology tools to navigate moment to moment challenging situations with greater ease

3. Demonstrate greater self-awareness and increased ability to cope with difficulties

4. Increase in growth mindset approach and positive outlook

5. Increase in acts of compassion and collaborative and positive interaction with others

Please note that the opening Orientation session, the Midpoint Check-in and the Closing Ceremony are Live Sessions. The self-paced hour-long modules I to VIII are designed to complete at your own pace over the eight weeks. However, you are invited to follow the recommended weekly schedule below in completing each module to stay on track with the program. Please note that by registering for this training series, you are committing to attend the live sessions and to complete the self-paced modules.

Live Session Dates / Recommended Self-Paced Schedule

LIVE Orientation and Opening Session Live Session on Zoom Thursday January 14, 2021 6:00-7:30 pm

Module 1 – Introduction to Self-Care Self-paced recommended to complete by Thursday January 21, 2021

Module II – Deepening Self-Awareness Self-paced recommended to complete by Thursday January 28, 2021

Module III – Perception and Connection Self-paced recommended to complete by Thursday February 4, 2021

LIVE Module IV – Facing Stress, Trauma and Uncertainty Self-paced recommended to complete by Thursday February 11, 2021 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Module V – Building Resilience and Balance Self-paced recommended to complete by Thursday February 18, 2021

Module VI – Communicating with Empathy Self-paced recommended to complete by Thursday February 25, 2021

Module VII – Leading with Compassion Self-paced recommended to complete by Tuesday March 4, 2021

Module VIII – My Self-Care Plan Self-paced recommended to complete by Tuesday March 11, 2021

LIVE Closing Ceremony Live Session on Zoom
Thursday March 11, 2021 6:00-7:30 pm

Core Competencies Addressed: Child/Youth Growth and Development 1C: Use Developmental Knowledge to Create Healthy, Respectful, Supportive and Challenging Environments. Interaction with Children/Youth 5C: Promote positive expression, group experiences between adults and children/youth. Professional Development and Leadership 7B: Integrate reflective practices and critical perspectives on performance. All Levels.

Primary QIS Scales Addressed: Safe Environment: I-A. Psychological and emotional safety. Supportive Environment: II-F.

Welcoming atmosphere. Interaction: III-M: Sense of belonging, Q. Youth develop positive peer relationships. L. Manage feelings and resolve conflicts. Family: Positive communication with family