Using Social Emotional Learning to Prevent School Violence is an essential resource that seeks to close the existing gap in literature on ways to mitigate school violence, as well as to advocate for the integration of social emotional learning in schools.
In an effort to create culturally responsive, student-centered, and secure school environments, this book outlines strategies that highlight the importance of collaboration between critical stakeholders in identifying and mitigating bullying, assisting students struggling with relationship building skills, grief and loss, and anger; particularly those that demonstrate the need for power and control or the desire for retaliation. Mental health issues are also taken into consideration. Proactive responses and best practices are exemplifed in order to equip struggling students with resources that foster their well-being and success. Dr. Paolini draws upon extensive research in her depiction of school violence in America’s education system and designs lesson plans and activities that address and align with each of the social emotional learning core competencies for both elementary and secondary school counselors.
This book will be of interest to critical stakeholders in P-12 settings as well as those in higher education, particularly as a resource for graduate students training to become transformative school counselors.
Author(s): Allison Paolini
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 221
City: New York
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Helpful Resources for P-12 Schools
1. The ASCA National Model
Reference
2. School Counselors Role: Importance of Creating a Safe School Climate and Fostering Positive Relationships with Students
References
3. Overview of Bullying
Bullying Statistics
Effects of Bullying
References
4. Overview of Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying Statistics
Effects of Cyberbullying
References
5. Parental Involvement
Some Challenges that May Impede upon Parents' Involvement
Strategies that Schools Can Use to Maximize Parental Involvement
References
6. Mental Health Statistics Within Schools
COVID-19 and Mental Health
References
7. Background Information: School Violence
Leading Causes of School Shootings
Perpetrator Characteristics
References
8. Reasons for Increased School Violence
School Challenges
References
9. Impact of School Violence on Students and Stakeholders
References
10. Role of Stakeholders in Mitigating School Violence
References
11. Social Emotional Learning Overview
SEL Principles
SEL Competencies
SEL Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Skills
References
12. Significance of Social Emotional Learning
Significance of Social Emotional Learning
SEL and Enhancing College and Career Readiness
SEL and Promoting Mental Health
References
13. Social Emotional Learning and Reducing School Violence
SEL and Reducing School Violence: Prevention Strategies
Bullying Prevention
Creating a Safe School Climate
Conducting Needs Assessments
Identifying At-Risk Students and Conducting Threat Assessments
Fostering Resilience
Increasing Parental Involvement and Monitoring Social Media
Celebrating Diversity
Peer Pal System
Peer Mediation
Visibility and Break Down Codes of Silence
References
14. Social Emotional Learning : School-Wide Programs
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Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
No Place For Hate
Olweus Antibullying/Violence Prevention Program
Steps to Respect
The 4 R's Program
Caring School Community (CSC)
Character First
Lions Quest
Botvin Life Skills Training
Responsive Services: Classroom/Small Group/Individual Counseling
Accountability
Empathy
Decision-Making
Emotion Regulation
Grief and Loss
References
15. Self-Awareness
Secondary Activities
Lesson Plan 1: Anxiety
Lesson Plan 2: Depression
Lesson Plan 3: Self-esteem
Lesson Plan 4: Optimism and Hope
Elementary/Primary Activities to Become My Best SELf
Lesson 1: Identifying Strengths
Lesson 2: Growth Mindset
Lesson 3: Goal Setting
Lesson 4: Negative Self-Talk
Lesson 5: Empowerment
Lesson 6: Self-Acceptance
References
16. Self-Management
Secondary Activities
Lesson Plan 1: Emotion Regulation
Lesson Plan 2: Motivation
Greatest sources of motivation in my life include ...
Lesson Plan 3: Stress Management
Lesson Plan 4: Anger Management
Lesson Plan 5: Grief and Loss
Lesson Plan 6: Resilience
Elementary/Primary Activities to Become My Best SELf
Lesson Plan 1: Accountability
Activity 1: Read Yertle the Turtle
Lesson Plan 2: Emotion Identification
Lesson Plan 3: Emotion Regulation
Lesson Plan 4: Mindfulness
Group Questions:
Activity 1: Meditation
Lesson Plan 5: Coping Skills
Positive Self-Talk Armor Template
Lesson Plan 6: Resilience
References
17. Social Awareness
Secondary Activities
Lesson Plan 1: Diversity
Elementary/Primary Activities to Become My Best SELf
Lesson Plan 1: Kindness
Lesson Plan 2: Respect
Lesson Plan 3: Listening
Lesson Plan 4: Empathy
Empathy Certificate
Lesson Plan 5: Impact of Behaviors on Others/Bullying
Lesson Plan 6: Citizenship
References
18. Relationship Skills
Secondary Activities
Lesson Plan 1: Conflict Resolution
Bullying Intervention
Intervention Feedback Questions
Elementary/Primary Activities to Become My Best SELf
Lesson Plan 1: Conflict Resolution
Lesson Plan 2: Communication
Lesson Plan 3: Problem Solving
Lesson Plan 4: Leadership
Lesson Plan 5: Friendship
Lesson Plan 6: Optimism
References
19. Responsible Decision-Making
Secondary Activities
Lesson Plan 1: Leadership
Lesson Plan 2: Accountability
Elementary/Primary Activities to Become My Best SELf
Lesson Plan 1: Decision-Making Process
Award of Excellence
Lesson Plan 2: Making Healthy Choices
Lesson Plan 3: Negotiation and Compromise
Lesson Plan 4: Reflective Practice
Lesson Plan 5: Ethics and Morality
To Be or not to be Honest...Template
Lesson Plan 6: Cultural Responsiveness
Kiddos Around the World Template
References
20. The End or the New Beginning
Index
