Educating the Mind and Emotions: An Introduction to SEE Learning

What role does the education of emotions play in our lives and in the broader context of education?

The ability to direct our attention, understand our emotions, navigate challenging experiences and relate constructively to others is fundamental to our well-being, learning and shared life. These capacities shape how we understand ourselves, engage with others and respond to the world around us. Yet they do not always receive the same attention or emphasis as other areas of learning.

Recent studies offer an indication of the challenges we face in this area. According to the seventh EMOChild report (2025), approximately one in eight children and adolescents assessed in Spain presents elevated levels of anxiety. The VIII Report on School Bullying, published by the ANAR Foundation and the Mutua Madrileña Foundation (2026), reports that 14.1% of surveyed students say that they or a classmate are experiencing school bullying or cyberbullying. In addition, a study published in 2026 involving 914 teachers across different educational stages in the Community of Madrid found medium-to-high levels of emotional exhaustion among teaching staff.

These findings invite us to broaden our understanding of emotional development. It is not only a concern for children and young people; it is equally relevant to those who teach, guide and support the everyday life of educational communities. Fostering emotional, social and ethical capacities across these communities can contribute to learning environments and relationships grounded in greater awareness, understanding and responsibility.

An Introduction to SEE Learning

In this workshop, we will explore SEE Learning (Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning), an educational framework developed at Emory University. SEE Learning integrates three fundamental dimensions of human development: awareness, compassion and engagement. These dimensions are explored across three interconnected domains of experience: the personal, social and systemic.

Drawing on this framework, we will consider how we can develop a clearer understanding of our inner experience, recognise and work constructively with our emotions, deepen our understanding of others, and become more attentive to the consequences of our actions. We will reflect on how these capacities can support more thoughtful and responsible responses in our relationships and in the wider contexts of which we are part.

The workshop will also introduce the concept of emotional hygiene, exploring its relationship with attention, awareness of our experience and the ways in which we respond to challenging situations.

Who Is This Workshop For?

This workshop is open to anyone interested in education and in the development of emotional, social and ethical capacities. It may be particularly relevant to parents, teachers, educators, school leadership teams and professionals working in educational settings, as well as to anyone wishing to develop a deeper understanding of their emotions and their relationships with others.

No prior knowledge or experience is required.

Practical Information

• Date: Saturday, 30 January 2027

• Time: 11:00 am–1:00 pm

• Duration: 2 hours

• In person: €20

• Online (Zoom): €10

• Venue: Nagarjuna Barcelona

• Organised by: Wise Lama

• Registration

The workshop will be held in Spanish.