SEL Archives - Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

November 24, 2017 by kristie

Managing Change Is Even More Complex Than You Thought

The Managing Complex Change Model (M. Lippitt, 1987; T. Knoster, 1991) suggests there are five elements or components to create, manage, and/or sustain change (though variations do exist - click here for an example). … [Read more...]

July 9, 2017 by kristie

Carl Jung stated, “If there is anything we wish to change in the child, see if there isn’t something we can change in ourselves first.” Beginning a journey toward change, however, can feel like an overwhelming task. You might wonder, “Where do I start?”, “What steps might I need to take to affect … [Read more...]

January 9, 2017 by kristie

A Spin on Self-Talk for Those Who Desire Self-Growth

As a part of the human experience, we all fail, learn, grow, and evolve. For many of us, this experience includes an effort to become more mindful, more aware, and more connected. The human life is, in essence, a journey toward wholeness. … [Read more...]

December 12, 2016 by kristie

The ABCs Of Feeling Words

As we provide instruction professional development and learning to early childhood educators, we need to first and foremost, be sure that we have done the inner work to then help others "use their words." … [Read more...]

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