SEL is an evidence-based approach that has demonstrated improvements in cognitive, social, and emotional areas of an individual. Social, emotional and cognitive processes are interconnected within the human brain.
Growth and balance between the cognitive, emotional and social networks in our brains are important
These are dependent on factors including:
Quality of an individual's environment
Opportunities presented to the individual
Accessibility to the types of resources to develop SEL skills
The social interactions and relationships that are developed
Brain development requires social relationships, emotional experiences and cognitive opportunities. All of these will impact how a person's behaviour, thoughts, feelings, and social interactions.