Sprinkles of SEL with U2L

Conflict is a part of life, but it doesn’t have to be messy!  Join us for our season finale as we explore the nature of conflict, why it can be difficult to navigate, and practical strategies for resolving conflict with clarity, emotional intelligence, and confidence. CITATIONS Ames, D. R., & Flynn, F. J. (2007). What breaks a leader: The curvilinear relation between assertiveness and leadersh...

Belonging isn’t just a feeling—it’s a game-changer for well-being and success. Tune in as we explore what it really means to belong and how we can create more inclusive spaces for everyone. CITATIONS Brown, B. (2012). Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Gotham Books. Drew, N. H. (2014). The Little Book of Conflict Transformation: Cle...

Kindness! We know all about it...or do we? Join us as we talk about the power of kindness, the science behind it, and how practicing and EXPECTING kindness can transform our lives! Now streaming on all platforms. CITATIONS Brown, K. W., & Ryan, R. M. (2003). The benefits of being present: Mindfulness and its role in psychological well-being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84 (4)...

 Let’s talk neurodivergence —what it means, why it matters, and how we can create a more inclusive world. Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself or want to be a better ally, this episode is packed with insights, research and, guidance on recognizing and navigating neurodivergence.  CITATIONS Armstrong, T. (2017). The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brai...

Ever wondered how seeing the world through someone else’s eyes can transform your relationships and decisions? In this episode, we dive into the power of perspective-taking —why it matters, how to practice it, and how it can lead to deeper empathy and understanding.  SHOW NOTES 1. Brené Brown on Empathy- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw 2. Empathy Meditation- https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Hard conversations don’t have to be scary—they can be transformational.  In this episode, we’re talking about courageous conversations —at work, at home, and even the ones we have with ourselves. Ready to communicate with more confidence and clarity? Tune in now! CITATIONS Harvard Business Review. (n.d.). How to have difficult conversations at work . Retrieved from Harvard Business Review website...

 Ever wonder why some people are naturally chill while others are always on the go? In this episode, we’re diving into temperaments—how they shape our personalities, interactions, and even careers! Tune in to Ep. 4 of Season 3 of Sprinkles of SEL with U2L to explore what makes you you .  Now streaming on all platforms. Want to find out your temperament? Take the quiz here: https://openpsychometric...

Does ego have a place in our growth mindset? Find out in Ep. 3 of Season 3 of Sprinkles of SEL with U2L, where we discuss having a fixed vs. growth mindset, how our ego comes into play, and how we can set ourselves up to be a successful leader. Now streaming on all platforms. CITATIONS Blackwell L.S., Trzesniewski K.H., Dweck C.S. Implicit theories of intelligence predict achievement across an ado...

Leadership can be stressful! Join us as we discuss how we experience stress in the workplace, how stress is contagious, and ways we can work to combat this stress. CITATIONS Stress cycles: What they are and how to manage them . Teaching Commons. (2021, September 7). https://teachingcommons.stanford.edu/news/stress-cycles-what-they-are-and-how-manage-them   Understanding the stress response . Harva...

We're back! Join us for this kickoff episode of Season 3 of Sprinkles of SEL with U2L as we learn all about self-awareness, why it's one of the most useful skills for a leader to have, and how we can develop it.  Citations Cecchi-Dimeglio, P. (2024, February 20). How self-awareness elevates leadership effectiveness. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/paolacecchi-dimeglio/2024/02/14/how...

Is conflict inherently bad? Tune into the Season 2 Finale of Sprinkles of SEL to find out, and learn more about the power of relationships and navigating workplace conflict. Now streaming on all platforms. SHOW NOTES/CITATIONS Brown, B. (2019, May 1). Let’s Rumble . Brené Brown. https://brenebrown.com/articles/2019/05/01/lets-rumble/   Chan, K.W., Huang, X. & Ng, P.M. Managers’ conflict manage...

School can be stressful enough without us having to worry about our personal and professional relationships on top of it! Join us this episode as we talk about the effects of isolation, and the power of fostering healthy relationships in our lives. SHOW NOTES & CITATIONS Alcaraz, K. I., Eddens, K. S., Blase, J. L., Diver, W. R., Patel, A. V., Teras, L. R., Stevens, V. L., Jacobs, E. J., &...

Not sure what to say sometimes? Let's talk about it! Join us this episode as we discuss communication, what does good effective communication look like, and the value of being compassionate communicators in our schools. SHOW NOTES & CITATIONS Becker, M. (2023, February 14). How to communicate with Love (even when you’re mad) . Greater Good Science Center. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/...

 Have you been struggling with your New Years resolutions? Join us as we talk about the power of habit formation on our brain, behavior and lives, and how to set up habits for ourselves to practice sustainably. SHOW NOTES/CITATIONS Bennis, T. (2019). Habit Stacking. January 29, 2024, https://www.amazon.com/Habit-Stacking-Successful-Drastically-Accelerated-ebook/dp/B07RXR92G6   Clear, J. (2018, Nov...

Have you been able to unlock the power of gratitude? Is gratitude useful during difficult times, or is it simply a luxury?  Tune into this episode to learn more about the power of gratitude, how to cultivate gratitude, how it can change our brains, and why we should build this into our daily practices. CITATIONS Bono, G., Reil, K., & Hescox, J. (2020). Stress and wellbeing in college students...

Tune in to hear about how creativity and curiosity can benefit all of us! CITATIONS Beaty R. E. (2020). The Creative Brain. Cerebrum : the Dana forum on brain science , 2020 , cer-02-20.  Henriksen, D., Richardson, C., & Shack, K. (2020). Mindfulness and creativity: Implications for thinking and learning. Thinking skills and creativity , 37 , 100689. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2020.100689  ...

What is mindfulness? Join us in this episode as we determine what mindfulness is, what the research determines is its impact on our health and well-being, and its place in our schools.  RESOURCES Making time for mindfulness . Harvard Graduate School of Education. (2019.). https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/19/01/making-time-mindfulness   Suttie, J. (2023). The Surprising Ways Your...

What are morning meetings and why are they important?  During this episode, we will discuss how to host morning meetings, explore the benefits of them, and define ways to overcome any implementation roadblocks. Resources Allen-Hughes, L. (2013). The social benefits of the morning meeting: creating a space for social and character education in the classroom. (Master’s Thesis). Dominican University...

Check out this episode to learn more about emotional intelligence and what research says about the impact it can have on educators, students, and society. SHOW NOTES & CITATIONS Gould, A. (n.d.). EQ vs EI VS IQ . EQ Training. https://www.gouldtraining.co.uk/eq-ei-iq#:~:text=Differences%20Between%20The%20Two%20Concepts&text=In%20some%20cases%20EI%20refers,and%20identify%20your%20emotional%2...

Hello SELies! Welcome back for Season 2! Tune into episode 1 to learn more about the 3 S's of SEL: the State of SEL, the Science of SEL, and the Success of SEL. References Gomez, J. (2023, June 26). Do not ban social-emotional learning in schools - embrace these skills . Dallas News. https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/06/26/do-not-ban-social-emotional-learning-in-schools-embra...

Join us for Part 2 on boundaries where we discuss taking action and the "how to" of setting boundaries.  We also introduce our newest segment, Stories from SELies, where we read and respond to your REAL stories on situations when boundaries could have been helpful. We would love to hear your feedback or any topics you would like us to cover!  Email us at SEL@unitedtolearn.org Additional...

Tune in to explore boundaries and why they're important. Check out some example boundary phrases below! “I’m the adult, I will take care of your classmate, thank you.” I don’t mind sharing…please ask me before helping yourself. “I know you only meant it is just a joke, but what you said is really not okay.” Oh! I’m not a hugger–but a high five works! I don’t have capacity to make that decisio...

This episode answers the following questions: 1. What is burnout and how does it occur? 2. What is self-care and how can we practice it in a way that helps us manage burnout? We would love to hear your feedback or any topics you would like us to cover!  Email us at SEL@unitedtolearn.org References Brain architecture . Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. (2019, August 20). https:/...

Tune in to learn more about stress, the stress cycle, and two tools to combat stress.