5/5 from parents, teachers, administrators, and students!
Rooted in Real Experience,
Driven by Student Growth
Compass Talks was founded by a middle school social worker with a passion for helping kids navigate the emotional challenges of adolescence through honest conversations and practical tools.
The Compass Talks Difference
Compass Talks, your guide for
social & emotional learning.
20+ yrs
As a social worker and support coach with adolescents.
“I started Compass Talks because I saw kids struggling silently with common issues. I wanted to equip them with the ability to navigate their struggles and find their strength. Not only them, but I wanted to equip their parents and teachers with the same tools I use every day.”
– Jen Kacin, Founder
Course list
Your path to relational learning
and resilience.
Session 1: Cookies and a Basket
A breakdown of common issues in friendship and how to develop healthier habits
Session 2: Bullseye
A discussion of different levels of friendship based on levels of trust
Session 3: The Cup
A conversation about stress and self-care
Session 4: Shake the Ick
Setting a foundation for stubborn self-esteem
Session 5: There's a Hook in there!    
A discussion about how we spend our energy
Session 6: Lost at Sea?
Finding direction in the midst of big feelings
Session 7:  Superpower
Pondering the power of choosing our thoughts
Session 8:  Raise the Bar
Facing the fear of standing out and standing with
Session 9:  Bullying      
Skills to cope with rudeness and beyond
Session 10:  Compass for Dating
Clarity for a minefield of big feelings and a framework for decision making
Session 11:  Navigating Conflict
Accepting conflict as inevitable and learning resolution skills that work
Session 12:  For the Girls: Women's Empowerment
Developing empowering girl-girl dynamics