Navigating the Pathways of Wellness: A Principal’s Perspectives on and Practices for Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, and Healthy Relationships

Calm, joy, and satisfaction are the overwhelming feelings that I experience while […]

A Truly New School Year: Emotional Wellness during a Pandemic

If we think back to our childhood days, we probably remember getting […]

The Trauma-Informed Educator: Helping Students and Caring for Yourself

By Kylene Dalton-Koons and Brad VanDenend In schools these days, there is […]

Using a Multi-tiered Approach to Support the Social-Emotional Development of All Students

One of my favorite courses to teach in my role as a […]

Using Christian Mindfulness to Support Student Thriving in a Pandemic Season

Mindfulness has emerged as a leading intervention for dealing with stress in […]

Smiles at Graduation: A Student Assistance Program Story

The fellowship hall at my church was the last place I expected […]

Teacher Self-Care

Twenty years has elapsed since I was a classroom teacher, but I […]

Understanding and Overcoming Self-Harm

This article first appeared in the Fall 2014 Shalem Digest, published by […]