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The Power of Vulnerability and Trust in the Classroom
The Power of Vulnerability and Trust in the Classroom
25 July 2019

Lillian Daley, a Grade 6 teacher in Darwin—the capital city of Australia’s Northern Territory—writes about the power of vulnerability and trust in the classroom. I first came across Innovative Resources when I was a... 

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Respectful Relationships – Sometimes Little Fish Need to Speak Up
Respectful Relationships – Sometimes Little Fish Need to Speak Up
4 June 2019

Sometimes little fish need to speak up about treating people respectfully, especially in sporting and after work environments. Here is an example of a recent experience shared with me—similar to the ‘drinks after work... 

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What is Social & Emotional Literacy?
What is Social & Emotional Literacy?
13 May 2019

You could say that social and emotional literacy is the heroic journey from the amygdala to the frontal lobe. A very short distance when measured in terms of the physical brain but a life-long... 

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What’s different about the new edition of Reflexions?
What’s different about the new edition of Reflexions?
9 April 2018

If you are a youth worker, counsellor, mentor, teacher, chaplain or welfare coordinator in a school, chances are you’ve come across the Reflexions cards somewhere along the line. You may even have a set... 

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‘Reflexions’ – building emotional intelligence in young adults
‘Reflexions’ – building emotional intelligence in young adults
2 February 2018

Becoming an independent individual is a complex and sometimes difficult journey. Who am I? What am I feeling? What is important to me? What choices and changes do I want? Where am I at... 

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Respectful Relationships – what makes them tick?
Respectful Relationships – what makes them tick?
1 September 2016

Most of us depend on our friends and loved ones for lots of things. Happiness is just one thing that goes hand-in-hand with healthy relationships. But while relationships are arguably the most important part... 

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