Understanding the Crisis Cycle The Crisis Escalation cycle is a tool that can help us understand how our emotions work during times of big upsets. It can help us think about effective strategies that are best used during the phases of an escalation. Click the...
Cultivate Friendships this Summer For children with or without disabilities, social friendships are important. Community and social interactions benefit our children in various ways and can enhance mental and emotional well-being. However, opportunities for...
Free Sibling Journal Download The Sibling Project at the Utah Parent Center is excited to announce The Sibling Journal. This journal is a collaborative initiative from the Utah Parent Center and a local sibling-owned business, *LEFA Collective. Our FREE...
Utah Parent Center's Executive Director Responds to Salt Lake Tribune ArticleThe article published by the Salt Lake Tribune highlights the issues of subminimum wage, sheltered workshops, and the systematic lack of choice in regard to competitive integrated employment...
Social & Emotional Learning in Education Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills are crucial in education because they help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. According to Utah State Board of Education Rule R277-100-2 (28),...