Teacher Professional Development

The teacher’s mental health toolkit is designed to help teachers understand the psychological/emotional challenges youth will demonstrate and how to best respond
to these encounters. This incorporates factors such as awareness around anxiety and depression, supportive language, best practice protocols, referral strategies and teacher self-care.

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Topics covered include-

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UNDERSTANDING STUDENT MINDS

Performance Anxiety,

Depression,

Self-doubt,
Shame,

Causes and Triggers of conflict

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IDENTIFYING STUDENT BEHAVIORS

Verbal and Non-Verbal communication

Resistance/Reluctant behavior

Recognizing Disconnection

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SAFE SUPPORTING STRATEGIES

Do's and Don'ts
Growth mindset approaches

Positive Reinforcement

Referral services and protocols

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TEACHER SELF-CARE PRACTICES

Compassion fatigue,

Projection
Holding on and Letting Go

De-roling

Self-Care Habits

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Sessions are immersive and allow teachers to ask questions and gain insight around specific situations that may arise throughout the duration of their engagement.
This is an opportunity to empower teachers of all ages and experience with the tools and resources that will allow them to navigate challenging circumstances.