It’s National Wellness Month and to mark the occasion, we asked Kevin Hawkins and Amy Burke - authors of The Mindful Teacher’s Toolkit - and Elizabeth Holmes - author of A Practical Guide to Teacher Wellbeing and The Primary Teacher's School Year Planner – on what they believe wellness in education to be.
Read MoreHigher education students often find themselves suddenly dealing with the new stressors of university life without the supports they were used to. From moving away from home for the first time, to adapting to new academic environments and unforeseen financial hardships, to attempting to make new friends and maintain existing relationships, students often experience a level of stress that may affect their emotional wellbeing.
Read MoreAs we move into the second year of a pandemic, with its associated limitations and influences on our work and personal lives, it seems important to continue talking about the process of self-care. This is especially relevant to those professionals (most of us!) who live with deadlines and requirements separate from our social isolation, our telecommuting, and our drastically different lifestyles.
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