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How should we be talking about weight in schools?

Listen to "How should we be talking about weight in schools? ft. Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew" on Spreaker. Schools aren’t immune to public discourses about weight loss and body image. In this episode, Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew debunks common practices part of “weight-loss culture” and discusses the need for shifting the narrative to one that focuses on wellness rather than illness within the school community.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew

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It takes a village: A Comprehensive School Health approach to well-being

Listen to "It takes a village: A Comprehensive School Health approach to well-being ft. Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew" on Spreaker. Historically, student well-being has been the primary focus within K-12 education. However, there’s growing evidence that an approach is required that supports the well-being of both students and staff. In this episode, Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew discusses one such approach – called Comprehensive School Health.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew

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ANCHOR Learning: What is it and why is it important post-COVID?

Listen to "ANCHOR Learning: What is it and why is it important post-COVID? ft. Judy Nolf" on Spreaker. The pandemic has left many questions around what learning could and should look like as schools reopen. In this episode, Jody Nolf discusses what she’s calling “ANCHOR learning.” ANCHOR could be vital to creating a safe and structured environment for children and their families as they return in the new school year.

by: EdCan Network, Jody Nolf, M. Ed

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Positive Reframing: How to find the good in a stressful situation

Listen to "Positive Reframing: How to find the good in a stressful situation ft. Dr. Lisa Lucas" on Spreaker. When we experience a stressful situation, it can launch us into a spiral of negative thoughts and reactions, impacting our overall well-being. How then do we address this and focus on turning a problem into a solution? According to Dr. Lisa Lucas, the answer is simple, yet so powerful – reframing.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Lisa Lucas

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WEBINAR: Responding Mindfully to Stress

by: Heidi Bornstein and Stephen Chadwick

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Positive Psychology in the K-12 Workplace

Listen to "Positive Psychology in the K-12 Workplace ft. Tamara Lechner" on Spreaker. Tamara Lechner, Director of the Center for Positive Education, discusses the benefits of positive psychology in the work of K-12 school leaders and staff. Find out how incorporating the tenets of positive psychology into school team practices can lead to more meaningful conversations, team bonding, and a shared vision that will heighten everyone’s sense of well-being in the K-12 workplace.

by: EdCan Network, Tamara Lechner

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How can parents and teachers support elementary students as they learn from home during COVID-19?

by: Dr. Tina Rapke, Dr. John Ippolito

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How can mindfulness support K-12 teaching and learning?

by: Dr. Shelley Murphy

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WEBINAR: Work Intensification: How the role of Canadian principals and vice-principals is changing

by: Dr. Katina Pollock, Dr. Fei Wang

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WEBINAR: Happy Teacher Revolution: Supporting the Mental Health and Wellness of Educators

by: Danna Thomas

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Growing Well-Being Across a System

Our emerging learning journey

by: Gail Markin, Renge Bailie, Megan Zazelenchuk, Amanda LaBoucane, Dr. Sabre Cherkowski

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How does teacher stress and burnout impact student achievement?

by: Robert Laurie, Ph. D., Emily Larson

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Well at Work Professional Development Discussion Kit for K-12 Staff

Group discussion and self-reflection guides for creating a healthy workplace in K-12 education (EdCan Member Exclusive Benefit for Organizations!)

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Are Teachers in Trouble?

Research on teachers’ mental health points to high rates of distress, but a deeper understanding is needed

by: Grant Frost, Krista C. Ritchie, Laura Leslie

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Pan-Canadian Summit on K-12 Workplace Well-Being

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Recess for Everyone

Listen to "Recess for Everyone ft. Dr. Shannon Kell" on Spreaker. As educators, we often think that work time and leisure time don’t really mix. We tend not to view spending time in the outdoors as “productive.” In reality, stress levels decrease when we go outside, and an effective break is necessary if you’re looking to conquer that to-do list of yours. So how can we change mindsets where both students and staff are motivated to go outside? There are small ways that we can incorporate the outdoors into our everyday work lives.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Shannon Kell

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