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SEL for Prevention has created a unique opportunity for schools, teachers & counselors to get to know your students on a more personal level. Understand that the more personal your…

"Many evidence-based prevention programs that are currently out there were built 20 or even 30 years ago, which is to say in the last century! Many of these programs were developed in response to specific risk factors and so are very reactive. What I like about SEL for Prevention Middle School program is that it focuses on protective factors and on building social and emotional skills to provide resilience against a variety of risk factors. SEL for Prevention for Middle School program takes a 21st century approach: it is contemporary, comprehensive, and holistic. I love that the program goes deeper by incorporating approaches such as positive psychology and mindfulness."

SEL for Prevention equips educators, mental health providers, and child care professionals with comprehensive K-8 curricula, specialized training and implementation support.

We have a Passion for Prevention Even with risk factors present, we can build protective factors to keep kids safe.

Experience & Understanding

SEL for Prevention was created by a former Critical Care Nurse with a passion for preventing disease and trauma. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she realizes strong physical health starts by developing strong mental health.

All the Right Research

We developed SEL for Prevention with consultation from mental health professionals, educators and university-based research scientists—all interested in preparing kids with tools that promote resilience.

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

The SEL for Prevention programs meet the needs of all children, ages 5-14, across developmental levels and grades, allowing instructors to provide upstream prevention to the general student population as well as intervention for vulnerable populations.

8 Steps to Success

The SEL for Prevention programs teach 8 essential social and emotional learning concepts, skill-sets, and strategies that help children to effectively (and ethically) manage the academic, social, emotional & interpersonal challenges of life.

Get Upstream in Prevention with SEL Programs SEL for Prevention is the Social & Emotional Learning solution for your school district

SEL for Prevention Middle School Curriculum

Middle School Students

A comprehensive, evidence-based SEL curriculum for students facing the many anxieties and challenges associated with the transition into middle school.

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Elementary School Students

An interlocking system of educational tools designed to give children the SEL skills and strategies to safely and ethically manage feelings, thoughts, and behavior.

SEL Training

Instructors

Includes: 1-hour introductory webinar; 10 hours of live or virtual training; 6 follow-up virtual group support sessions; post-assessments; and SEL Basics Certification.

Train the Trainers

Instructors

SEL trainers receive the training, skill-sets, materials, and strategies for teaching the SEL for Prevention curriculum to those interested in becoming SEL instructors.