PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies)

PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) is a social-emotional learning program designed to help children develop skills in emotional regulation, impulse control, problem-solving, and social interactions. It provides structured lessons and activities that teach kids how to recognize their feelings, think through challenges calmly, and communicate effectively. By fostering self-awareness and self-management, PATHS aims to improve behavioral outcomes, enhance emotional well-being, and promote positive relationships. The program is often used in schools to support students’ development of healthy social skills and resilience in a supportive, developmentally appropriate way.