Building Emotional Intelligence with Siri Abrahamsen | Gleding

Siri Abrahamsen is the founder of Gleding United - famous in Norway for it's revolutionary approach of not being anti-bullying, but rather pro-joy. The conversation focuses on the importance of emotional learning, empathy, and creativity in education. Siri shares her journey of creating Gleding, a movement focused on kindness and social emotional learning, and emphasizes the role of adults in fostering children's emotional development. The conversation explores the challenges of parenting, the significance of self-compassion, and the need for empathy training. The episode concludes with a vision for a future of education that prioritizes joy, freedom, and meaningful challenges for children.--------------------------------------------We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Global Collection - ⁠Apply now!⁠Want to be part of our community? Join us at ⁠HundrED.org