Bill approved to bring empathy, stress and problem management and communication to schools.
What extraordinary news!
This is a fundamental milestone for our country, which finally recognises, with a law, the crucial importance of the development of social-emotional and non-cognitive skills in education.
The fact that the Senate approved the bill with such a broad consensus is a clear sign of how transversal and shared the issue is, going beyond political alignments. This represents a decisive step for the education of children and young people who will not only be better prepared to face academic challenges, but above all to live a more aware, empathetic and resilient life.
For us, it represents great social proof, considering that we have been promoting this valuable skill set for more than 20 years, starting with the kindergarten and achieving extraordinary results.
But what does this law actually mean?
- Enhancement of transversal skills: So-called ‘life skills’ – fundamental skills such as managing emotions, problem solving, decision-making and effective communication – are officially given educational dignity.
- Promotion of well-being: Investing in the social-emotional development of children from an early age also means working on the prevention of distress, improving the school climate and interpersonal relationships.
- Recognition of the global educational role: This law emphasises that school is not just a place of academic learning, but a laboratory where aware, empathetic and collaborative citizens are formed.
How can we contribute as educators and psychotherapists?
- Training and support for teachers: For this experiment to become a successful model, it is essential to provide teachers with the practical and theoretical tools to integrate social-emotional competences into the curriculum.
- Family involvement: Socio-emotional education is most effective when family and school work together in synergy. We need to make parents aware of the importance of this approach.
- Creation of ad hoc programmes: This is an opportunity to propose innovative psycho-educational projects, tailored to the needs of different age groups, from nursery to primary school and beyond.
As a psychotherapist who has worked for years to promote life skills, I feel that this is a historic moment that should be celebrated and supported with enthusiasm and commitment. It is a unique opportunity for our society to grow with a greater focus on emotional and relational well-being, for children and adults of tomorrow.
We are ready to do our part!🌟
If you want to know more about my 20-year journey, don’t miss my account in the book, which celebrates the last 20 years in touch with Life Skills
