STRENGTHENING TEACHERS' SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS: THE PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF A MINDFUL-BASED PROTOCOL

This contribution presents the results of an experimental study aimed at increasing the socio-emotional skills of teachers and educators through a mindful-based protocol. Teachers' social-emotional competence is important for mastering their profession's social and emotional challenges, preventing stress and burnout, and building positive teacher/student relationships. Psychometric questionnaires and an open-ended questionnaire were administered. The study's results highlight a positive influence on perceived stress and emotions management.