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Building Dreams In Jakarta’s Biggest Landfill
This is the story of Resa, a woman who grew up in one of Indonesia’s biggest landfills. You read that correctly, there are almost 3,000 families who live and work as scavengers in the landfill. But this is the story of how she has started a club to help kids learn and achieve their dreams.
Posted April 16, 2018 by in Life
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Optimism Activity Slides
This presentation is an amazing tool to teach clients about exercising optimism, and includes engaging activities to learn about the two primary types of optimism. Slides with speaker’s notes.
Posted March 12, 2018 by
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I Paused. Now What?
Once you have paused to try to deescalate a situation, what do you do next? Josh Freedman and Susan Stillman discuss the answer to this question, and even gives us the 3 As for parents to consider.
Posted December 26, 2017 by in Life
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Adam Grant’s Advice for Raising Resilient Kids
In this video from The Atlantic, organizational psychologist Adam Grant discusses the importance of – and strategies for – raising resilient kids.
Posted December 21, 2017 by in Family
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The Secret to Happiness
In this video, EQ consultant Deborah Havert talks about what the research says about what makes people truly happy – and connects that research to EQ. She gives 3 practical, actionable tips for being happier.
Posted August 17, 2017 by in Life
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Remember Your Morning Affirmations
This amazing video shows a little girl practicing her morning affirmations – and it’s really great. And also a good reminder that even as adults, we should take time to practice our own affirmations and remember what we are grateful for.
Posted August 3, 2017 by in Life
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The Present
This short, sweet video has plenty to teach us about empathy and optimism – and it features a puppy dog. What’s not to love?
Posted July 6, 2017 by in Family , Life
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SEL Lesson – Frogs and Toads
This social emotional learning lesson uses The Kite, a story in the Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel, to team kids about exercising optimism. The story is attached, along with the lesson plan.
Posted June 13, 2017 by in Education
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Fixed and Growth Mindsets, Illustrated
This animated video provides illustrations for world renowned psychologist Carol Dweck’s TED talk about fixed versus growth mindsets – and the fascinating research behind it all.
Posted May 25, 2017 by in Education , Life
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3 Vital Questions for Thinking Optimistically
When we are faced with adversity, sometimes it’s hard to keep an optimistic mindset. These slides have 3 questions – and explanations of them – that are designed to help you think optimistically about challenging situations.
Posted May 18, 2017 by in Life
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Tips on Increasing Optimism
In this short video from Six Seconds, EQ Consultant Deborah Havert offers advice on how to increase optimism, especially during times of adversity.
Posted May 4, 2017 by in Life
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Sesame Street Sings The Power of Yet
Janelle Monáe sings The Power of Yet with the Sesame Street Muppets. A great way for kids to learn about exercising optimism and their own limitless potential.
Posted April 27, 2017 by in Education , Family
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