How to Effectively Manage Stress in the Classroom and Staff Room

 

 

 

 

The modern world is rife with stress and anxiety, affecting both educators and students. Effective stress management is crucial for maintaining mental well-being and fostering a positive learning environment. This workshop is designed to provide teachers and school leaders with practical tools and strategies to manage stress and anxiety in the classroom and staff room and personally. By understanding the current context of stress, participants will learn how to support themselves and their students more effectively.

Workshop Outline:

• Understanding the current context of stress and anxiety
• Identifying the problem and exploring solutions
• Building a toolbox to manage stress and anxiety
• Relaxation techniques and mindfulness practices
• Supporting stressed or anxious students
• Staying present, positive, and resilient
• Fostering personal and collective empowerment
• Developing an action plan for stress management

Learning Outcomes:

1. Comprehensive Stress Management Tools: Participants will learn a variety of tools and strategies to effectively manage stress and anxiety. This includes relaxation techniques, mindfulness practices, and actionable steps to reduce stress in their daily lives.
2. Supporting Students with Stress and Anxiety: Participants will learn strategies to create a supportive classroom environment that promotes mental well-being.
3. Developing Resilience and Positive Mindset: Participants will leave with strategies to stay present, positive, and resilient. They will understand how to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Presenter:

Calodagh is an accredited master practitioner in Wellbeing.  She delivers wellbeing programmes to Corporates, Public Sector Bodies and the Education Sector.  Clients include Danone, the IRFU, Bank of Ireland, the INMO, Press Up Entertainment and Wexford and Limerick Education Centres.  She writes a weekly article on wellbeing for Independent News and Media regional publications.