In the first six weeks of the 2016 school year, DISD teachers and staff conducted 1,576 relationship - building home visits, which led to increased empathy and compassion, increased communication, fewer discipline referrals, more engaged students,
stronger feelings of connection between teachers and students, and increased trust all around.
Dr. Gottman's research on the Oral History Interview has revealed that «masters» of relationships — those who describe their connection as happy, healthy, rich, and meaningful — report
strong feelings of connection sustained through the course of their relationship.
Not exact matches
In essence, the awe - filled
feeling you get when you see our planet glowing below expands your sense
of humanity, giving you a
stronger sense
of connection to your fellow earthlings.
And perhaps paradoxically, even though I'm working fewer hours, I
feel a
stronger connection to work and to the mission
of our company.
I've always
felt the
strongest connection to Jesus» first disciples when I read about their various responses to the events
of Passion Week — the confidence following Jesus» triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the fear after his arrest, the doubt and despair in the shadow
of the cross, the surprising joy
of meeting the resurrected Lord.
It's the only time
of year when I
feel a
strong, palpable
connection to all
of them at the same time.
This difficulty is particularly
strong in
connection with those unusual events where men
feel the presence
of the demonic and the irrational, events that arouse terror, threaten security, and disturb faith.
Conversely, one who
feels a
strong bond with all other human beings usually has a sense
of connection with nature and with all
of life, whether or not it is expressed in conventional religious forms.
I recognize that school can be super tough for a lot
of people, and undoubtedly there were harder and easier times for me, but on the whole I
feel so incredibly lucky to be surrounded by these beautiful people who I share a
strong history,
connection, and for the most part childhood with.
The most engaged employees
feel a
strong connection between their role and the goals
of the organization.
Breastmilk undoubtedly has tons
of benefits, and I will admit that I do
feel a
stronger, more intimate
connection with this baby, although that could be a number
of different reasons but I suspect it's breastfeeding.
I think in a weird way the digital age is compounding the issue — she has seen many pictures
of herself as an infant using all
of these things and so still
feels a
strong connection to them even though she's long since outgrown them.
The validity
of our
connection felt so
strong and present through Lila saying my name.
So I
feel a
strong sense
of connection and compassion for these women who are mothering while motherless, in a way.
Did you know that there is a
strong connection between the kinds
of foods that you eat, how you eat them, and how you
feel afterwards?
As we tap into their
strong energy, we can
feel the physical effects
of that
connection in different ways.
It is known as the enteric nervous system and this brain - gut
connection should give you a
strong and almost immediate indication
of how you
feel about something.
If you experience a
strong connection with a woman you've just started to date, it's natural to
feel the urge to tell her everything, and many men follow this urge to the detriment
of their budding relationship.
Men can read a woman's profile,
feel like they connected in an endless number
of meaningful ways, send her an incredible message detailing these
connections (without coming on too
strong) and still fail to receive a response from her.
They met through an online dating site, and when they both
felt a
strong connection they were eager to discuss some
of the basics
of what they were looking for in a long - term relationship, including their dating deal - breakers.
(Human connectology is the study
of why people seem to
feel strong connections with some new acquaintances and not with others).
We met for the first time in April 2011 and, almost immediately — within a couple
of hours — we both
felt a very
strong connection which has only got deeper over the last 20 months.
If you are single even after your midlife and are
feeling a
strong desire to spend time with an understating and entertaining partner then it is good to join a dating site over internet because it gives you best platform for making
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Define date: the brown, oblong edible fruit
of a palm (Phoenix dactylifera)-- date in a sentence Demisexuals need a
strong emotional
connection to someone in order to
feel sexual attraction.
In my books, i've never
felt a
stronger connection to the wellbeing
of a character than that with clementine.
But the close
connection isn't quite as
strong, and the sense
of injustice is never as vividly
felt, because we don't know the specific timeframe or see as much bumbling or cover - up.
The film is so vulnerable when it comes to the evolving nature
of Simonischek and Hüller's characters that it's impossible not to
feel strong personal
connections woven into their design.
He's always
felt a
strong connection to his SNES and the wealth
of genre defining experiences it provided him as a child.
«We made a lot
of strong connections in the activist community through our work on [Oscar - nominated doc] I Am Not Your Negro, and
felt that we could utilize that momentum to broaden the visibility
of this film,» commented Magnolia Pictures» Matt Cowal.
While the movie itself isn't as impressive as its parts, it is still a darn good film and between its country roots and the fact that part
of it takes place in Houston, you'll probably
feel a
strong connection.
We are proud
of our
strong connection with the community and there are substantial
feelings of ownership
of the college among students and their families.
When asked about reasons for their success, Stevenson and Hilltop mentioned the importance
of strong home - school
connections, reaching out to parents and making them
feel like welcome partners in the school.
The following are common characteristics
of gifted children, although not all will necessarily apply to every gifted child: • Has an extensive and detailed memory, particularly in a specific area
of interest • Has advanced vocabulary for his or her age; uses precocious language • Has communication skills advanced for his or her age and is able to express ideas and
feelings • Asks intelligent and complex questions • Is able to identify the important characteristics
of new concepts and problems • Learns information quickly • Uses logic in arriving at common sense answers • Has a broad base
of knowledge; a large quantity
of information • Understands abstract ideas and complex concepts • Uses analogical thinking, problem solving, or reasoning • Observes relationships and sees
connections • Finds and solves difficult and unusual problems • Understands principles, forms generalizations, and uses them in new situations • Wants to learn and is curious • Works conscientiously and has a high degree
of concentration in areas
of interest • Understands and uses various symbol systems • Is reflective about learning • Is enraptured by a specific subject • Has reading comprehension skills advanced for his or her age • Has advanced writing abilities for his or her age • Has
strong artistic or musical abilities • Concentrates intensely for long periods
of time, particularly in a specific area
of interest • Is more aware, stimulated, and affected by surroundings • Experiences extreme positive or negative
feelings • Experiences a
strong physical reaction to emotion • Has a
strong affective memory, re-living or re-feeling things long after the triggering event
Intensities can be characterized by: • Extreme
feelings: positive or negative
feelings; complex emotions;
connection with the
feelings of others; grand laughter and tears • Physical reaction to emotion: stomachaches and headaches; blushing; rise in body temperature •
Strong affective memory: re-living or re-feeling things long after the triggering event; nightmares; elaborate daydreams connected to actual events • There are five areas
of overexcitabilities: psychomotor, sensual, imaginational, intellectual, and emotional.
The new steering serves a bit more weight and a little less
feel, but still gives the driver confidence and a
strong sense
of connection to the asphalt.
On the upside, Vapnya's razor - sharp vignettes
of Tatiana's Russian relatives living in the USA, and in fact all her character descriptions, are
strong and often quietly amusing; but at the end
of the day I just couldn't bring myself to
feel a
connection with Tatiana.
It seems a bit far - fetched for each to develop such
strong feelings in such a short amount
of time, but you make their
connection believable.
«We have always
felt a
strong connection with the Riyadh community and are delighted now to have the opportunity to welcome guests to our fantastic new property, offering them our warm hospitality and a host
of modern facilities, from the spectacular ballroom to signature dining experiences.»
It
feels like it's built for a small to mid-sized house with a
strong Internet
connection and a wide array
of wireless devices that can really take advantage
of the solid Smart Connect system, consistent signal and great speeds at closer ranges.
He's always
felt a
strong connection to his SNES and the wealth
of genre defining experiences it provided him as a child.
The Surges protagonist Warren isn't a silent one either as you will come across moments where you speak to a fellow survivor Sally who is held up somewhere safe waiting to meet up with you, there are dialogue options and questions you can ask so it makes your
connection to your character
feel stronger than any character I've played in this style
of game before.
Rean, Alisa, Elliot, Laura, Machias, Jusis, Emma, Fie, and Gaius is undeniably one
of the
strongest main cast
of characters to exist in a modern video game, and it definitely helped to suck me into the story and
feel an emotional
connection with every single one
of them every time something major or minor would happen in the narrative.
It looks like Microsoft will soon be
feeling the wrath
of a rather angsty gaming community, with the
strongest hint so far that an internet
connection will be necessary to play games on the Xbox 720.
Shannon Finley: I
feel a
strong connection with the history
of painting and its relationship to the hand, however, I construct the works in a way which is also facilitated by digital tools, or with a sensibility that comes from working in the digital realm.
Despite the fact that some
of the work
feels swallowed up by Southern Exposure's generous gallery, the thematic and visual
connections White Hot Lamp Black builds across artists, works, and mediums hold
strong, resulting in a cohesive show that is both conceptually rich and quite beautiful.
Connections to Matisse,
of course, are abundant and obvious in the inhabited spaces
of Diebenkorn's figurative work, especially in the
strong collection
of drawings on view; both artists loved to draw, and Diebenkorn, like Matisse, had a great
feeling for grays, even if he worried over his lack
of the French artist's long cultivation
of the figure.
She returned to New York after only a few months,
feeling a
strong connection to the country
of her youth and seeing far greater possibilities for the development
of her work: «I could be a leaf on the tree in Paris, but I could be the whole tree in America.»
Although I've lived in Ottawa all my life I
feel a
strong connection with my cultural heritage from India, which is as much a part
of me as my Canadian roots.
«We all share a common human desire to love, be loved,
feel gratified by and successful in our work, and experience a
strong sense
of connection to the people in our lives who are most important to us.
«When a child's environment is supportive and accepting, and they're given lots
of experience helping manage
strong emotions, the brain starts to make
connections between thinking and
feeling and grows in that way,» she says.