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10 of the Best TED Talks School Counselors

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Sometimes others can explain the importance and benefits of social-emotional learning a little better than we can. It’s okay to want to hand over the mic from time to time. Perhaps it’s a different view-point, different experiences, or a different work environment that a new perspective brings to the table. This is why I love TED Talks for School Counselors.

The point is, there are plenty of nuggets of valuable information living on the internet.

And as hard as we try, or as much as we want to, we can’t take on everything when it comes to advocating and teaching social-emotional learning.

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10 of the Best TED Talks School Counselors Must See

The point is, there are plenty of nuggets of valuable information living on the internet.

And as hard as we try, or as much as we want to, we can’t take on everything when it comes to advocating and teaching social-emotional learning.

LEARN MORE

When it's Time to Refer

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As a counselor, it can become a burden (not that we’d ever call it that) to try to advocate for certain causes. Whether that’s in our schools with coworkers, talking to parents about their children, or even when working with children directly.

And, yes, even the most compassionate, caring, counselor can become overwhelmed, or even burnt out from trying to gently get a point across.

Lucky for us, the internet is alive and well…and full of fantastic speakers with brilliant minds.

So when you find that you’re running in circles, repeating yourself over and over, or simply need to pass the baton, you can easily defer to the internet.

And the good news is, people love spending time on the internet.

So what better way to pass the buck to someone else than to defer to another professional?

Enter the SEL TED Talks for School Counselors

It’s prestigious to give a TED talk…impressive, even.

And when you feel like you’re not being taken seriously, there could be a pro out there with the clout and celebrity to drive home your purpose.

In other words, use these SEL TED Talks to support your point, your story, and your mission to integrate SEL into your school district.

Because even though you and I know that you know what you’re talking about, having a celeb or prominent speaker saying the exact same thing you’ve been trying to say may carry more weight.

Plus, it takes a little of the work off your plate.

So, without further ado, here’s a list of some of the best SEL Ted Talks to share with peers, parents, and students to help drive home SEL.

Some of our Favorite TED Talks for School Counselors

How Social-Emotional Learning Benefits Everyone

(a great PD for staff about SEL)

Caige Jambor

Make Stress Your Friend (Your attitude about stress is more harmful than the actual stress. Stress can be helpful!)

Kelly McGonigal

10 Ways to have a better Conversation

Celeste Headlee

How to Raise Successful Kids without Over-parenting

Julie Lythcott-Haims

Your Body Language Shapes

Who You Are

Amy Cuddy

The Superpower of Resilience

Sule Kutlay Gandur

Procrastination

Tim Urban

We are all Different and That’s Awesome.

Cole Blakeway

Every Kid Needs a Champion

(a classic – very motivational)

Rita Pierson

How to Not Take Things Personally

Frederik Imbo

How Social-Emotional Learning Benefits Everyone (a great PD for staff about SEL)

Caige Jambor

Make Stress Your Friend (Your attitude about stress is more harmful than the actual stress. Stress can be helpful!)

Kelly McGonigal

How Social-Emotional Learning Benefits Everyone (a great PD for staff about SEL)

Caige Jambor