Self-Compassion for Educators: Mindful Practices to Awaken Your Well-being and Grow Resilience

There has never been a time in history when educators have felt such overwhelming levels of stress, burnout, and exhaustion. Still, we depend on teachers to be a positive guiding force in our children’s lives - often playing simultaneous roles as educator, parent, mental health counselor, and caring friend. For educators to fulfill these vital roles, it’s abundantly clear that they need to develop resiliency both inside and outside the classroom. Within Self-Compassion for Educators, busy and overwhelmed teachers can learn how to: Reduce feelings of shame, criticism, and self-doubt; Anchor themselves to the present moment; Develop greater compassion for themselves and others; Mitigate the effects of chronic stress and develop resilience; Cultivate a sense of gratitude; Practice self-care routines that create sustainable well-being and avoid exhaustion and burnout.