Relationships and Social Emotional Learning: Ever More Needed 

In the wake of the horrific mass shooting in an Uvalde, TX elementary school, many are calling for measures increasing security, defense, and protection in schools. This "hardening" of schools, as discussed in this EdSurge article by impact education funder and author Isabelle Hau, needs to be partnered with and tempered by a "softening" of schools as well -- the teaching of social emotional skills and building of relationships. "The best solution is a combination of these two," says Hau, citing supporting research. "Softening" contains three elements: Social emotional learning, relationship building, and a focus on mental well-being.

Coaching combines all three of these elements into one targeted package, tempering the "hardness" of college -- the increased rigor and varied challenges of transitioning to a new environment and population -- with supportive connection. Coaching builds a relationship between student and coach as well as connecting the student with other individuals, taps into the student's emotions and motivations, and supports mental well-being in a way that allows cognitive energy to flow toward academic work. 

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