Lisa Jaskulla

Most people who know me know that I often get an internal eye roll going on when I hear the phrase “We teach social and emotional skills.” I know it is done with the kindness of people's hearts and a genuine desire to help children move through and past their difficulties. But I do have a real issue with the word ‘teaching’ in that context. Not because I am anti-teaching and education - because I am not. I am in total favour and celebration of it. Let us have more of it and soak up the beauty...

Last week, I had the absolute joy of being part of the Clore Social Leadership residential. While it was about 'leadership,' the real magic lay in the relational connection - something we prioritise in therapeutic work, parent coaching, and community education. The countryside was beautiful, being away from reality was beautiful, and being surrounded by so many kind, generous-hearted, curious, and creative minds? Simply beautiful. You know, when you look around and can’t quite believe how...

I know. We’ve all noticed it. People everywhere are becoming more and more divided. I’m not telling you anything new. The division is...