Exploring Gratitude and the
Art of Showing Appreciation

Content on demand

Interview

This course is a recorded conversation between real live humans.

Intermediate

Expands on basic knowledge with practical applications and more complex concepts.

0.5 CEUs

Your certificate of completion will be for 0.5 learning CEUs, including 0 ETH and 0.5 SUP.
Gratitude Series
Flora Yao, a content and marketing designer, joins Heather to discuss gratitude. They explore the concept of gratitude and how it is communicated in different local settings. They also debunk the myth that gratitude and thankfulness are the same thing, highlighting that gratitude is the action that stems from the feeling of thankfulness. Flora shares her tips for communicating gratitude, such as paying attention to people's interests and love languages. They also discuss the importance of showing gratitude to those who may not receive it often, such as housekeepers or bus drivers. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the power of small gestures and genuine appreciation in expressing gratitude.

What will I learn?

Objectives

Participation

 Audience

   Describe gratitude as both a choice and an action that arises from feelings of thankfulness.
   Explain the significance of recognizing individuals' interests and preferences in order to communicate personalized gratitude effectively.
   Evaluate the impact of communicating gratitude to individuals who may not receive it often and its significance for their overall well-being.
This learning opportunity is relevant for:
       General Educators
       Special Educators
       Paraprofessionals
       Behavior Technicians
       Behavior Analysts
       Building Administrators
       District Administrators
   self-guided learning on-demand
   32 minutes of video learning
   3 question learning check
   certificate of completion

Peek inside your course:

Who am I learning from?

Flora Yao

Flora Yao is a content designer, online network host, and executive administrator with a focus on visual content creation, iterative coordination, graphic design, communications management, event marketing, and making ideas happen. Since the beginning of TLC, Flora has advanced to the role of executive administrator of Threshold Learning Consultancy and Secretary to the Board of Directors of TLC Nonprofit, drawing on her experience as an online store manager, product design contributor, social media manager, and housekeeping team leader. Outside of her professional work, Flora enjoys caring for early learners within her local network and is an avid bird lover. She is a mixed-media artist with training in brand visuals and communications.

Heather Volchko, BCBA

Heather Volchko is a school-based consultant and program evaluator specializing in emotional and behavioral disorders, contextual behavior analysis, organizational behavior management, and leadership psychology. She has been a coordinator, teacher, and paraprofessional in therapeutic, alternative, self-contained, resource, and correctional settings. Outside of her professional work, she has worked abroad with various international education organizations as well as stateside with organizations facilitating upward mobility. Heather is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with her Bachelors in Special Education, Masters in Educational Psychology, and is currently pursuing her doctorate.

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