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Well at Work, Well-being

Why teacher self-care is not a thing

by: EdCan Network, Patrice Palmer

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The Escalating Crisis of Violence Against Educators (Part 2)

Listen to "The Escalating Crisis of Violence Against Educators in Ontario (Part Two) ft. Chris Bruckert and Darcy Santor" on Spreaker. In part two of this two-part episode, Dr. Bruckert and Dr. Santor discusses how school leaders, staff, and parents all have an important role to play in building an organizational culture that is safe and supports educators who have experienced ongoing exposure to harassment and violence at work.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Chris Bruckert, Dr. Darcy Allan Santor

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The Escalating Crisis of Violence Against Educators (Part 1)

Listen to "The Escalating Crisis of Violence Against Educators in Ontario ft. Chris Bruckert and Darcy Santor" on Spreaker. Is violent behaviour in our schools being normalized and even hidden? In part one of this two-part episode, Dr. Bruckert and Dr. Santor discusses the work that remains to be done in addressing the increasing incidents of educator-directed harassment and violence in schools.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Chris Bruckert, Dr. Darcy Allan Santor

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Workplace wellness while busy doing other things

Listen to "Workplace wellness while busy doing other things ft. Dayna Landry" on Spreaker. Sometimes workplace wellness can be nurtured while busy doing other things. That was the case for Dayna Landry and her colleagues at Aurora Elementary School in Alberta's Wild Rose School Division. Learn how their dedication to obtaining a Healthy Schools certification actually led to increased cohesion and a sense of resilience.

by: EdCan Network, Dayna Landry

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Workplace wellness isn’t a program

Listen to "Workplace wellness is not a program or a practice ft. Tina Boogren" on Spreaker. For Dr. Tina Boogren, self-care is not a program or even a set of practices. It's about a disposition—a way of looking at the world. It's about hanging on to your "why" and letting that guide you along the way.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Tina Boogren

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Taking a SGM-inclusive approach to education

Listen to "Taking a SGM-inclusive approach to education ft. André Grace" on Spreaker. Building a genuinely accepting and inclusive school culture is a shared responsibility. In part two of this two-part episode, Dr. André P. Grace discusses the importance of taking an SGM-inclusive approach to education and how school leaders, staff, and parents all have an important role to play in supporting and learning from the experiences of SGM students.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. André P. Grace

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Supporting LGBTQ2+ teachers in the workplace

Listen to "Supporting LGBTQ2+ teachers in the workplace ft André Grace" on Spreaker.In part one of this two-part episode, Dr. André P. Grace discusses the work that remains to be done in providing teachers with the knowledge and resources to address SGM- inclusion and accommodation in schools. Equally important to consider is how schools support staff who identify as LGBTQ2+. But where do we begin?

by: EdCan Network, Dr. André P. Grace

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The changing nature of principals’ work

Listen to "The changing nature of principals’ work ft. Fei Wang" on Spreaker. Effective school leaders are key to creating healthy schools. Yet, work intensification continues to threaten principal recruitment and retention – and ultimately staff and student performance. In this episode, Dr. Fei Wang shares key findings from recent studies conducted in Ontario and British Columbia on how the role of school leaders is changing and the consequences for principal and vice-principal well-being, both professionally and personally.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Fei Wang

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The value of belonging at work

Listen to "The value of belonging at work ft. Ilene Winokur" on Spreaker. Think about some of the best schools you’ve ever worked at. What made these workplaces stand out? In this episode, Dr. Ilene Winokur discusses the power of belonging in the workplace and the positive impacts it can have on K-12 staff well-being.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Ilene Winokur

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School is a workplace

Listen to "School is a workplace ft. Grant Frost" on Spreaker. School is a learning environment for students – but it’s also a workplace for adults where far too many K-12 staff are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress and burnout. In this episode, educator and union leader Grant Frost discusses the important role of school leaders and districts in establishing healthy working conditions.

by: EdCan Network, Grant Frost

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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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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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COVID-19: The Demoralization of Educators

Listen to "COVID-19: The Demoralization of Educators ft. Mandy Froelich" on Spreaker.Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing a rise in a little understood phenomenon among K-12 educators called “demoralization.”

by: EdCan Network, Mandy Froehlich

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Teaching and Learning from home

Listen to "Teaching and Learning from home ft. Jennifer Forristal" on Spreaker.COVID-19 has brought educators and their families together in the same space almost all day, every day. Homes are now living spaces, working spaces, and learning spaces, where educators are constantly switching between different tasks and wearing multiple hats. Dr. Jennifer Forristal, a school wellness specialist, discusses some of the challenges educators are currently facing and shares important strategies that they can use to look after their well-being as they work from home.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Jennifer Forristal

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Mental health: A private affair?

Listen to "Mental health: a private affair? ft. Heather Ross" on Spreaker. Heather Ross shares what it’s like to open up to your colleagues about your personal struggles with mental health.

by: EdCan Network, Heather Ross

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How to “drum away” stress and burnout

Listen to "How to “drum away” stress and burnout ft. Ora Goldin" on Spreaker.In this episode, Ora Goldin shares the power of group drumming circles and how rhythm can teach both educators and students about well-being, mindfulness, and accepting ourselves right here, right now.

by: EdCan Network, Ora Goldin