In today’s episode we are joined by Karl Mercuri a Social-Emotional Learning Consultant and Coach based in Montreal, Canada3:56 - Who is Karl Mercuri?6:06 - The increase of complaints from school about child behavior changes since the pandemic, isn’t about behavior… it’s about missing social skills.8:53 - Do all schools implement social emotional learning programs?11:00 - What exactly is SEL: Social emotional learning?12:43 - What are the 5 competencies of SEL and how are they taught?16:40 - How can we implement discipline in schools keeping in mind SEL?19:19 - What are community circles?22:16 - What is a signature practices and how do you know if your school has them? How could a teacher or parent start SEL practices in their school?27:00 - What are some first steps educators can take with very young children without a full framework implemented in the classroom?35:50 - How can SEL help us in our adult relationships?38:48 - What language can teachers use to model SEL in the classroom?41:00 - Once a teacher knows how the students in the class are doing? How can they structure their activities?43:51 - What does Karl dream about when it comes to SEL in a classroom?Join Karl on Twitter or by e-mail: karl.a.mercuri@gmail.comRead the blog post by Karl: https://www.curiousneuron.com/blog/2023/2/6/the-ultimate-guide-to-choosing-a-school-that-nurtures-your-childs-social-emotional-well-beingWatch the YouTube Live video with Karl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APTILnWzEg8CASEL: The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning https://casel.org/Permission to Feel - Marc Brackett, explains RULER: https://www.marcbrackett.com/about/book-permission-to-feel/Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.comTry my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuronThank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1owAmazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron