TL;DR: Teaching requires balancing curriculum with social and emotional support for students. Strategies for maintaining mental health include organization, routines, and self-reflection. Connection, positivity, and making daily joyful choices contribute to a healthy teaching environment. Teaching is a rewarding, yet challenging profession. Not only are you responsible for teaching the curriculum to a classroom full of students, but for facilitating … Read More
Teacher Wellness: The Power of Pushing the Reset Button
TL;DR: Importance of Resetting: Regular breaks are crucial for teachers to maintain their creativity, energy, and passion for teaching. Benefits of Taking Breaks: Improved mental health, renewed passion, increased productivity, and career longevity. Practical Reset Strategies: Incorporate daily breaks, fully utilize weekends and holidays, and engage in professional development. Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions. Yet, it can … Read More
Mental Health Awareness Week: Supporting Student Well-Being
TL;DR: Mental health challenges among K-12 students surged during the pandemic, emphasizing the crucial role of schools in fostering supportive environments. “School connectedness” reduces persistent sadness among students, showing the importance of positive relationships in schools. Mental Health Awareness Week stresses prioritizing student well-being, offering strategies for increasing student connectedness and proactive mental health support in K-12 education. In the … Read More
Prioritizing Leadership and Staff Mental Health with Evan Robb – School Administrator Mastermind
Join us for an insightful discussion on “Prioritizing Leadership and Staff Mental Health” with special guest Evan Robb. In this episode, we explore effective strategies for managing stress at work and preserving personal well-being amidst high demands. From protecting home stress to incorporating exercise and music into our routines, discover practical methods for decompressing and regaining focus. We also delve … Read More
Episode 111: Whatever it Takes with Dr. Bryan Pearlman
Dr. Bryan Pearlman joins Darrin on the show to discuss the growing need for mental health supports, the connection between behavior and self-regulation, and strategies for adults to ensure their own self care. That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s episode. MORE EPISODES