SEL Benefits

Why did Craig ask you to take three deep breaths?

• To make sure you are listening

• To engage the audience

• To get us into to a learning state of mind

• To calm you down if you are anxious

I am feeling?

What do you think was Josh feeling at this moment?

• Anger and frustration

• Confused and tired

• Bored and upset

• Irritable

What would you advise Josh to do?

• Stay silent and just listen

• Walk away

• Breath and count to 10

• Call his mum

After watching the video about Josh’s challenging day, consider the various factors that contributed to his stress and frustration. How can this affect Josh and how would you feel, if you were in Josh’s position? Discuss how these experiences might affect your emotions, behaviour, and ability to concentrate

By changing the mindset from what's wrong with you to what happened to you, what sort of change can this encourage?

Childhood toxic stress leads to chronic

Answer explanation

Childhood toxic stress, which results from prolonged or severe early life adversity, can lead to significant chronic health problems. Research from the UK indicates that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) such as abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction are linked to a range of long-term health issues. These include mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, as well as physical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer¹².

The BMJ highlights that toxic stress disrupts the development of brain architecture and other organ systems, increasing the risk of stress-related diseases and cognitive impairments well into adulthood¹. Additionally, a systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMC Medicine found a significant dose-dependent relationship between ACE exposure and multimorbidity, meaning that the more ACEs a person experiences, the higher their risk of developing multiple chronic health conditions²

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The ability to recognize and understand emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. It involves being conscious of strengths and weaknesses, as well as how your actions affect others. It is a crucial skill for personal growth and effective interpersonal relationships, as it allows you to reflect on your experiences and make informed decisions about how to respond to different situations.

Which of the following is NOT example of a skill developed in SEAL/SEL

• Emotional Intelligence

• Judgement and decision making

• Note taking

• Critical thinking

Taking 3 deep breaths is now being added to you SEAL/SEL Toolbox. What other technique do you know or have you learned, that can also be added to your Toolbox?