Caring Connections for Social Emotional Behavioral Health

 

The Impact of the Coronavirus on Educator Wellbeing

“Self care is not about self-indulgence, it's about self-preservation."  –Audrey lordeFour Factors Influencing Educator Wellbeing during the Pandemic: 

• Social Isolation
• Stress
• Interruption of Basic Needs
• Health and Safety

10 Tips for Teacher Well-Being

1. Reconnect to your purpose
2. Adopt a growth mindset in your teaching
3. Focus on kindness and gratitude
4. Create clear boundaries between home and school
5. Set up effective debriefing and mentoring structures
6. Establish good sleeping habits
7. Build up your emotional resilience
8. Keep focused on your goals
9. Reward yourself
10. Build new connections and relationships

Visit the Department of Education's self-care module to learn more, evaluate your current self-care practices, and create a self-care plan!