Ms. Tascha Just Ed.S. NCSP

Expert Publications

• Expressed emotion and clinical outcome in borderline personality disorder.
• Personality and expressed emotion.
• Directed forgetting of emotional stimuli in borderline personality disorder.
• Pain insensitivity in the relatives of schizophrenia patients.
• Predicting expressed emotion: a study with families of obsessive-compulsive and agoraphobic outpatients.
• Allure of self-confirmation: a comment on Swann, Wenzlaff, Krull, and Pelham.
• Alternative measures of expressed emotion: a methodological and cautionary note.
• Predictors of relapse in unipolar depressives: expressed emotion, marital distress, and perceived criticism.
• Expressed emotion and depression: interactions between patients and high- versus low-expressed-emotion spouses.
• Levels of expressed emotion and relapse in depressed patients.
• Expressed emotion and depression in Egypt.
• Expressed emotion and causal attributions in the spouses of depressed patients.
• Expressed emotion and psychiatric relapse: a meta-analysis.
• Expressed emotion and locus of control.
• Developing family psychoeducational treatments for patients with bipolar and other severe psychiatric disorders. A pathway from basic research to clinical trials.

Media Releases

Where Emotional Intelligence Meets Unstoppable Innovation

Meet Ms. Tascha Just, Ed.S., NCSP—a dynamic leader with a passion for transforming the educational landscape and igniting the potential within every individual she encounters. As the visionary Director of SEL Academy, located in the vibrant Twin Cities, Tascha is on a mission to revolutionize how we understand and practice social-emotional learning (SEL).

SEL Academy isn't just another educational resource; it's a movement. Under Tascha’s fearless leadership, the Academy is breaking new ground by integrating emotional intelligence into every aspect of its programs, designed to resonate with businesses, communities, and individuals alike. Tascha’s forward-thinking innovation brings a fresh perspective to leadership training, cultivating leaders who lead with both heart and mind.

With a rich educational background—including a B.A. from Metropolitan State University in criminal justice and both a M.S. and an Ed.S. Degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead—Tascha’s 20 years of expertise in psychology is the bedrock of her mission to build inclusive environments where every person can thrive. 

In addition to her role at SEL Academy, Ms. Just is the President-Elect of the Minnesota School Psychologists Association and an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, the International School Psychology Association, and the National Indian Education Association. Her involvement in these organizations highlights her dedication to advancing the field of school psychology and addressing the needs of her community.

But that’s not all—Tascha’s unique perspective as an ordained minister adds a profound spiritual and ethical layer to her work. She’s a firm believer that emotional intelligence isn’t just about understanding emotions; it’s about developing leaders who can navigate the complexities of our world with compassion, integrity, and purpose.

As SEL Academy continues to grow and inspire, Tascha Just remains a force to be reckoned with. Her innovative approach and unyielding commitment are lighting the path toward a brighter, more compassionate future—not just in education, but across all aspects of society. Get ready to witness the future of leadership, shaped by the hands of a true pioneer.

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