I recently had the honor of facilitating a workshop at the ASCD Conference in Chicago.  To be honest, I was pretty sure no one was going to show since it was the last session of the conference, at 10:15 on a Monday morning, before the closing keynote. Wow, was I surprised when it was standing room only! The enthusiasm for the session had nothing to do with me, as I didn’t know the majority of the participants prior to our time together.  What was apparent was the need and deep desire of educators to find practical strategies for their own wellbeing!

Below is the description of the session, outcomes, and a link to the padlet full of resources and the presentation. I hope you find the resources meaningful for your own wellbing!  Please reach out if I can support you on your journey!

With warmest love, respect, and gratitude,

Dara 301-529-1302 dara@virtuesmatter.org

Restoring the Restorative Educator:

Healing Centered Engagement for Staff and Student Wellbeing

The session description and outcomes are as follows:

How are you, really? In this highly interactive and engaging session, you will experience strategies for rejuvenation and restoration designed to reduce the challenges of compassion fatigue, burnout, and moral injury. You will leave the workshop with practical tools and resources you can use immediately for your wellbeing and the wellbeing of your students, as well as a renewed sense of joy and optimism!

• connect more deeply with yourself and others to increase feeling seen, heard, honored & valued
• utilize strategies to reduce compassion fatigue, burnout, and moral injury
• access practical tools and resources to enhance your wellbeing & the wellbeing of your students

Click to explore the resources and view the presentation slides. Restoring the Restorative Educator Padlet