Animals have a lot to teach us about empathy. For many, the simple act of being around an animal naturally evokes our empathetic spirit. Are they comfy? Do they like us? Can we pet them? Do they want to play?
Empathy is a big word. At first it seems simple, right? When we hear it, we think of putting ourselves in someone else’s shoes (or flippers, if you’re a seal). But when we really dive into it, empathy can mean so many things.
If you’ve done any browsing around our website, you may have noticed a continued reference to SEL, or Social Emotional Learning. Sure, it sounds great, but what exactly is SEL?
