The Connections Model

Making connections between emotions and behaviors. Teaching strategies for success!

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

A strong #SEL curriculum teaches emotional regulation so students are able to manage their emotions, engage with classmates and their academics. That's why we developed the KidConnect Ready2Learn Curriculum. Learn more: https://t.co/X9SMTQNMv4

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

Taking phones is not going to teach kids- it’s just going to delay their ability to manage using them.

We’ve spent the last 15 years researching and working to develop programs that help kids. Let’s spend our time and resources teaching not taking.

https://t.co/GEwHeojqJy

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

We’d like to comment.
How about instead of taking things from kids- we arm them with the skills they need to succeed in school and in life.

How about we get serious about teaching kids the skills to identify, understand and manage their emotions.

[Clarke Tucker @clarketucker]

As a parent and legislator, I deeply understand the challenges of social media and smartphones on our kids. The impact on mental health is alarming, and we need to address it. 1/8

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

We talk about mental health issues yet we do little to actually address them in kids. We know how to do this. We teach kids the skills that develop emotional regulation. From there we help them to use and apply those skills in school and life .

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

@clarketucker The solution is teaching kids how to identify, understand and manage their emotions. Not removing items thinking when they turn 18 they’ll have the skills to use them.
It’s about teaching kids how to develop the most important skill a human being needs.

Emotional regulation

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

This is important! “Younger children are not likely to be able to label the emotions that they are feeling,” https://t.co/xCLdzSPfL5

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

Feels great to be back at school! How are your students feeling?

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

Excited to be back at school! How are your students feeling?

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

@marcbrackett You should check out what we do. Our curriculum is easy to use- kid and teacher friendly and works- our underlying principles are the same- we’ve just made it super easy and integrated for teachers.

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

@WendyforWNC @libradunn Maybe not just therapy …

We need to teach kids starting in elementary to identify, understand and manage their emotions. Once they understand those fundamental skills they will be able to learn to be successful in school and life.

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

@EvanMcMullin Yes! Using simple ideas kids can learn to identify, understand and manage their emotions. If we start early and give them actual tools to support them we can decrease not only the stigma but the incidence of anxiety and depression in our kids. Let’s make it happen!

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

An important article to read.

We need to teach our kids to identify, understand and manage their emotions. These skills form the basis for all learning. We need to start early and continue through adolescence.

We can do this. We must.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Our reporter spoke to dozens of teenagers to explore the changing nature of adolescence. M was one of them. What is the main source of their mental health challenges?

“Loneliness.” https://t.co/sZWpQRH3ZG

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

@mwatters58 @JeffGolfCamp @KeeleyFox29 @FOX29philly It would be awful if we “banned” things that support our students and our country. There are some things we think that shouldn’t be political- helping kids should be one of those.

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

@JeffGolfCamp @KeeleyFox29 @FOX29philly Yes. We agree. Teach your kids to identify, understand and manage their emotions and they will be able to manage their behavior.
Should be a main focus of education. People who have good emotional intelligence are more successful in school and life.

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

Interesting article.

But how we develop the "resilience" needed for recovery is the key.

Some people can "will themselves" to recover.
Many others need to learn the steps to manage their trauma and anxiety.

This is where we can help.

https://t.co/UW0XyTtWtI

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

@RVAwonk We get it. We really do. We’ve been helping kids learn to identify, understand and manage their emotions for years… but we’re different and so the easier to share stuff gets all the attention.

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

We need to teach kids early how to identify, understand and manage their emotions.

https://t.co/zX7X7RHx4Y

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

@SRuhle Funding they aren’t able to address the number one need in our kids- their mental health. We were headed there... and then it came crashing down.

We can teach kids to learn how to manage their emotions and their behavior by teaching them the foundation. We must!

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

@SRuhle We developed a curriculum to teach kids how to identify, understand and manage their emotions so they can learn. It’s SO needed right now but we lack the capital to move forward. I left a job to start this company to help as many kids as possible. With schools closed & lacking 2/

[The Connections Model @TheConnectModel]

This is so important. We are all impacted by different events. It’s important to acknowledge the event and then identify, understand and manage the emotions that come from them.

[Mike Quigley @RepMikeQuigley]

Our entire nation experienced a trauma on January 6. If you are struggling with the impacts of that day, or the ongoing stress of the pandemic, please do not hesitate to reach out for help. Talk to a friend or, if necessary, consider counseling. https://t.co/DJsTBL5r7j