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The Importance of 

  • ​All parts of students' lives affect learning and motivation  

  • Learning is influenced by how we are feeling, and how supported we are by our learning environment

  • Emotions affect cognition, memory and attention

Through my experience in counseling and many years of working with students, I have learned:

Emotional Attunement 

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Many students are often challenged by strong emotions associated with: 

  • Differences in learning and attention 

  • A learning environment that doesn't fit their learning style

  • A heavy academic workload and competitive atmosphere at school

  • Social and communication issues with parents, teachers, or friends

  • Psychological issues such as depression and anxiety

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When we are emotionally attuned to our students, we are:

  • Listening to students with compassion and empathy 

  • Asking questions, attentively listening to their responses, and reflecting back to ensure good understanding

  • Modeling effective communication to help students become good self-advocates

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  • Their thoughts and feelings are important

  • Their experiences are validated

  • Enhanced self-esteem

  • Reduced anxiety

  • Greater regulation of emotions that affect learning

When students are better understood this leads them to feel: 

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"Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity."  Simone Weil​

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