Resources
Sport Psychologist Dr. Julie Wiernik, abused athlete Michael Tulenko, and founder of the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and GetPsychedSports.org, Mitch Lyons have a conversation about SEL in Athletics: Neglected and Negligence.
Length: 50 minutes
The Benefits of a Written Curriculum for Physical Education and School Sports
A curriculum with elements of social and emotional learning helps kids develop good relationships with teammates and perform better.
By Maurice J. Elias, Mitch Lyons
Edutopia, October 5, 2023
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Learn about the harm caused to The Bullied Brain as Jennifer Fraser, PhD. interprets what scientists have learned from brain scans and provides a way to repair and recover from the damage caused.
