Restoration Matters
Emotional Literacy
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is an evidence-based practice that focuses on the benefits of teaching kids and young adults skills for communicating their feelings. They are taught how their emotions are impacted by their environment and learn strategies for emotional regulation. Restoration Matters offers several different programs and trainings for youth, adults, educators, schools, and community leaders to foster empathy, self-awareness, and social-emotional growth to help create safer, more compassionate communities and schools.
Youth SEL Education Programs
Pets Educating People
(PEP)
Using rescue animals and the principles of humane education, the program brings these lessons to life in a fun, meaningful way that inspires kindness and emotional awareness. The flexible curriculum fits easily into classrooms, or before-or- after-school programs, and can be implemented without any live animals present.
Youth Empowerment Program
(YEP)
The Youth Empowerment Program is a unique violence prevention initiative that pairs youth with an adult mentor. This aims to equip young people with the skills to build communication skills, strengthen relationships, and resolve conflict through restorative dialogue, creative expression, and structured social-emotional learning
Emotional Literacy for Youth
Kids are taught how their emotions are impacted by their environment and learn strategies for emotional regulation. Provided in either an individual or group setting.
Adult SEL Education Programs & Training
Pets Educating People
(PEP)
Using rescue animals and humane education, the program brings these lessons to life in a fun, meaningful way that inspires kindness and emotional awareness. The flexible curriculum fits easily into classrooms, or before-or- after-school programs, and can be implemented without any live animals present.
Youth Empowerment Program
(YEP)
The Youth Empowerment Program is a unique violence prevention initiative that pairs youth with an adult mentor. This aims to equip young people with the skills to build communication skills, strengthen relationships, and resolve conflict through restorative dialogue, creative expression, and structured social-emotional learning
Emotional Literacy for Adults
Kids are taught how their emotions are impacted by their environment and learn strategies for emotional regulation. Provided in either an individual or group setting.