Christopher Phoenix is the Wellbeing specialist for Phoenix Support for Educators (PSFE), as well as the company’s Business Development Manager.
In this session, Chris shares research-based strategies educators can utilise to boost their own social-emotional health and resilience. By taking steps to fill their own cups first, educators can pour more fully into providing high-quality care and education for children.
Chris spotlights the critical need for educator self-care to prevent compassion fatigue in the demanding yet rewarding field of Early Childhood Education. He explains how being fully present and mindful with children in each moment builds strong teacher-child relationships and models essential life skills. Gain tips to identify unhelpful thinking traps like catastrophising or negative mental filters, and learn to challenge thoughts by asking – is this truly upsetting, or just my reactions and judgements about it?
Additional insights:
- Redirect energy into what you can control rather than stressing over things outside your influence
- Recognise the difference between reactive versus thoughtful responses
- Value community and empathy in Early Childhood settings to support wellbeing
When educators prioritise their own social-emotional competence and self-care, they exemplify vital tools for children and can provide more high-quality care and education. Watch this episode to get unique insights on becoming more grounded, optimistic, and present – and improve outcomes for the children you nurture.
This episode was originally broadcast on 11th of May, 2018.
Links:
The Educator Wellbeing Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educatorwellbeing/
If you click on this link below, you can fill out the contact form to request the wellbeing pdf. Simply put ‘Wellbeing pdf, please!’ in the comments box:
https://phoenix-support.com.au/contactus
The Phoenix Support for Educators website is here: www.phoenix-support.com.au
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