SUMMARY:

In this episode of TLC Connections, Alyssa Brouse welcomes Marlanea Heaven, a counselor with The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, for a thoughtful conversation about social-emotional learning, resilience, and the importance of helping young people build the skills they need to thrive.

Drawing from her work in schools throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, Marlanea explains how social-emotional learning helps students develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. She shares how classroom workshops, student success plans, and relationship-centered support can improve both academic performance and student well-being while creating safe spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and valued.

The conversation also explores practical strategies for managi ...