Now more than ever, schools are understanding the importance of teaching well-being and providing emotional support to their students. However, implementing an SEL (Social Emotion Learning) program can prove to be difficult, especially in the midst of a pandemic.  Schools with a diverse population sometimes experience difficulty when implementing a generalized SEL program to one that their students can identify with. On this episode, Mariah discusses how she has adapted and modified her school's SEL program (DBT STEPS-A) to fit the needs of an African American, majority male population. Mariah also gives concrete examples of how she has personally witnessed her students use skills in times of distress. This episode  provides concrete examples on how to create fun activities that will increase motivation and participation with your students during their SEL program.    

Mariah Covington implements DBT STEPS-A (Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training for Emotional Problem Solving for Adolescents) at a weekday boarding school in Washington, DC. Mariah explains in detail the population and the structure of DBT STEPS A at her school in this episode.

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