Soren and the Moment That Was Already Here: Mindfulness and Co-Regulation at Poplar Hollow
Mindfulness, Co-Regulation, Emotional Regulation, Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Mindfulness, Co-Regulation, Emotional Regulation, Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Soren and the Moment That Was Already Here: Mindfulness and Co-Regulation at Poplar Hollow

Soren sits beside the Poplar Hollow campfire, but his mind is already racing through tomorrow’s possible problems. With Sal’s steady presence, he learns that mindfulness does not require an empty mind or instant calm. It begins by noticing what is happening right now and choosing what comes next.

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Three Campers, One Trail, and More Than One Good Plan: Flexible Thinking at Poplar Hollow
Flexible Thinking, Social-Emotional Learning, Cognitive Skills, Problem Solving, Emotional Regulation, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Flexible Thinking, Social-Emotional Learning, Cognitive Skills, Problem Solving, Emotional Regulation, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Three Campers, One Trail, and More Than One Good Plan: Flexible Thinking at Poplar Hollow

When a fallen tree blocks Soren’s carefully planned route, he believes the entire hike is ruined. With help from Su and Jasper, the campers learn how to separate the goal from the original plan, use both-and thinking, consider different perspectives, and choose another workable path.

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