Empowering Educators
Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being
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- Monday, 5 May 2025
- 16:00-18:00
- Course Fee | R300 per Delegate
Descriptions
Educators play a vital role in shaping the future, but the demands of the profession can take a toll on their mental health and overall well-being. This course is designed to provide practical strategies to help educators manage stress, prevent burnout, and maintain a positive work-life balance. By prioritizing mental health, teachers can enhance their resilience, improve their performance, and create a more supportive learning environment for students.
Through expert insights and interactive discussions, participants will explore the impact of stress on teaching effectiveness and discover tools for maintaining emotional well-being. This session aims to empower educators with actionable techniques to promote self-care, mindfulness, and emotional resilience in the face of daily challenges.
Key Points Covered
- Understanding the impact of stress and burnout on educators
- Practical self-care strategies to enhance well-being
- Managing workload and maintaining work-life balance
- Recognizing signs of mental health challenges in yourself and colleagues
- Building a support system within the school community
- Mindfulness techniques for stress management
Course Lesson
- Overview of mental health in education
- Setting the tone: Why educator well-being matters
- Exploring common stressors in teaching
- Recognizing signs of burnout and emotional exhaustion
- Interactive discussion: Sharing challenges and experiences
- Practical ways to incorporate self-care into a busy schedule
- Work-life balance: Setting healthy boundaries
- Guided mindfulness and relaxation exercise
- The role of school leadership in educator well-being
- Encouraging peer support and mental health advocacy
- Interactive activity: Developing a personal well-being action plan
- Open discussion and participant reflections
- Resources for continued learning and support
Instructors
Educational Leadership and Operational Development Consultant @TrueNorth
School Principal, Freelance Facilitator
This course includes:
- Access to digital resources on mental health and well-being
- Practical self-care and stress management exercises
- A well-being action plan template
- Follow-up support and access to additional mental health materials
- Certificate of completion
