Teacher Well - Being Series - Well Being, Self-Care and Resilience; Approaches from Positive Psychology (P) (PP)

Teacher Well - Being Series - Well-Being, Self-Care and Resilience for Teachers: Approaches from Positive Psychology

DATE:         Wednesdays - 9 February, 16 February, 2 March & 9 March
TIME:          7.30pm to 8.30pm
VENUE:      Zoom 

‘Self- care is not selfish, you cannot pour from an empty cup.’  Eleanor Brownn

Well-Being, Self-Care and Resilience for Teachers: Approaches from Positive Psychology. The role of teacher is both rewarding and challenging, and it is vital to prioritise self-care and well-being on a daily basis in order to face these unique challenges. This interactive 4- part course will offer teachers the opportunity to reflect on their own well-being and resilience, to share their experiences and to support each other, whilst exploring practical ideas for nurturing well-being and
resilience from the field of Positive Psychology, which is the science of well-being. Each session will explore a specific topic and will offer practical suggestions for incorporating it into our daily lives, both inside and outside the classroom. Many of the ideas can also be adapted for use with students also, in order to build their well-being too.

Dates: Wednesdays February 9, February 16, March 2  & March 9 


Session 1: Introduction to Well-Being
Well-Being -What and Why?
Overview of Positive Psychology -the Science of Well-Being
Specific challenges of teaching – research & shared experiences
What helps? Research & shared experiences
Ideas for practical use on a personal level

Session 2: Positive Emotions and Emotional Regulation
Review and Session 1 follow-up
What is emotional regulation and why is it so important for well-being?
Emotional Regulation techniques
Emotional Regulation as a teacher – shared experiences
The Importance of Positive Emotions to emotional regulation & well-being
Ideas for practical use on a personal level

Session 3: Resilience
Review and Session 2 follow-up
Resilience – What and Why?
Overview of Resilience Skills
Resilience as a teacher – shared experiences
Ideas for practical use on a personal level

Session 4: Whole- School Approach
Review and Session 3 follow-up
Importance of a Whole School Approach
Practical suggestions for staff well-being
Ideas for practical use on a personal level
Final reflections and conclusion

Tutor: Fiona Forman, M. Sc. Applied Positive Psychology

 
Fiona is a former primary teacher and is co-author of the Weaving Well-Being Programme. Having worked in schools for many years, both as a class teacher and in special needs, she is passionate about placing the well-being of the school community at the heart of school life.