Social Emotional Learning: A Guide and Activity Book to Support Mental Health Awareness

This empowering guide helps young boys and teens develop the emotional tools needed to thrive in today’s world. Emotional Intelligence for Young Boys & Teens breaks the stigma around mental health and teaches readers how to understand, express, and regulate their emotions with confidence and respect.

Created by mother and son duo Shanique and Dillon Porch, this interactive book blends real-life lessons, relatable stories, and practical activities that encourage self-awareness, empathy, and personal growth. Designed especially for young kings growing up in challenging environments, it shows how strength comes not from hiding feelings but from mastering them.

Through engaging visuals, reflective exercises, and honest conversations, readers learn how to:

• Recognize and manage emotional triggers
• Communicate with confidence and respect
• Lead with compassion and purpose
• Build resilience and a healthy mindset

This book is more than just a guide, it’s a movement toward emotional freedom, confidence, and mental wellness for the next generation of strong, mindful young men.