Owning Our Emotions Masterclass

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Owning Our Emotions

Meet Phyllis Fagell, a middle school counselor dedicated to helping students manage their emotions during a time in their lives defined by intense change. Using practical interpersonal skills as a framework, Phyllis equips students with the tools needed to reflect on their emotions and navigate social situations with confidence and compassion. Find out how Phyllis brings her own vulnerability to the classroom and models these essential skills:

Self-Awareness is key to understanding our relationships and setting our values and goals.
Authenticity opens up a two-way line of emotional connection between students and others.
Decision-Making enables students to be the person that they want to be.

Phyllis Fagell

School Counselor, Therapist, Writer

Using an interdisciplinary knowledge of human emotions, brain development, and interpersonal relationships, Phyllis Fagell is fully aware of how tumultuous life can be for middle school students. Once students realize that their teacher experiences fears and insecurities just like them, Phyllis is better able to help students open up about their emotions and empathize with others through collaborative learning experiences.

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