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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

Well at Work, Well-being

Self-Reg Isn’t Just for Kids

Listen to "Self-Reg is Not Just For Kids ft. Marie Edwards" on Spreaker. Have you checked-in with yourself today? Self-regulation can’t be effectively taught to students unless the adults teaching them how to self-regulate can do it for themselves first. As an educator, it's important to check-in with how you're feeling as you transition into work mode and into your classroom each day. That means identifying any personal stressors you might be experiencing – and knowing how best to cope.

by: EdCan Network, Marie Edwards

Research, Teaching, Well at Work, Well-being

How are you REALLY feeling?

Listen to "How are you REALLY feeling?" on Spreaker.There’s a cone of silence around what you can admit to in the workplace – how you’re feeling, behaving, and how things are genuinely going for you. Sound familiar? There’s actually a term for this – “emotional labour.

by: EdCan Network, Dr. Astrid Kendrick

Promising Practices, Well at Work

The Action-Driven Change Framework

Listen to "The Action-Driven Change Framework ft. Alexandra Fortier" on Spreaker.What processes could help a school figure out what’s standing in the way of a healthy working environment? What if we simply don’t know what the problem is? The Action-Driven Change Framework can be helpful in identifying solutions that meet your school’s needs. As a school community, ask yourself: (1) What’s the story?, (2) What’s the problem?, (3) What’s the plan?, and (4) What’s next?. Let’s be clear – no long-term solutions to improve workplace well-being are ever one-size-fits-all.

by: EdCan Network, Alexandra Fortier

Well at Work, Well-being

What does it mean to change “the system?”

Listen to "What does it mean to change "the system?”" on Spreaker. featuring Cindy Andrew, Tawnie Gaudreau, Byron Robbie, and David Strange. If we want to change the system, then we need to first understand it. The research is clear – staff who have a positive sense of well-being can better support the well-being and success of the students in their classroom. So how can the education system invest in all those who interact with students each and every day?

by: EdCan Network, DASH

Promising Practices, Well at Work Well at Work

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

Well at Work, Well-being Well at Work

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

Teaching, Well at Work Well at Work

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

School Community, Well at Work, Well-being

The Secret to Healthy, Happy Educators

Listen to "The Secret to Healthy, Happy Educators" on Spreaker.Educators strive to foster a sense of belonging among students in their classroom. We know the benefits that strong relationships can have on student development and learning. Why not flip the script? Educators also need to feel a sense of belonging in the workplace.

by: EdCan Network, Gail Markin

Promising Practices, Well at Work, Well-being Well at Work

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

Well at Work, Well-being Well at Work

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

Well at Work, Well-being

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

Well at Work, Well-being

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

Research, Well at Work, Well-being Well at Work

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

Well at Work, Well-being

Beyond the Cone of Silence

Listen to "Beyond the Cone of Silence" on Spreaker.Featuring Gail Markin, Charlie Naylor, and Theresa Verdiel. Three B.C. school districts held a series of focus groups that asked staff these four questions: “What does well-being mean to you?” “What in your personal life helps or hinders your well-being?” “What in your school or district helps your well-being?” and “What would you like to see done differently?” If you could share this kind of feedback with your colleagues, what would you say?

by: EdCan Network, DASH

Well at Work, Well-being

So you want me to talk?

Listen to "So you want me to talk?" on Spreaker.Featuring Gail Markin, Theresa Verdiel, Kristen Brock, Cindy Andrew, and Charlie Naylor. Beginning the conversation isn’t difficult. To engage staff in conversations about well-being, we need to listen to their stories and lived experiences. We also need to focus on what makes them ‘well,’ what got them into the education profession to begin with, and what they’re most passionate about – including what we can do to make all of that a reality at work.

by: EdCan Network, DASH

Research, Well at Work, Well-being Well at Work

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

Well at Work, Well-being

Losing My Voice

Listen to "Losing My Voice with Kim Cooper" on Spreaker.As a teacher, your voice is one of your most powerful tools in the classroom. But what happens if you were to lose it? Kimberly Cooper, a special education resource teacher in Saskatchewan, recounts how losing her voice due to chronic stress set her on a new path towards self-care and creating a healthier work culture.

by: EdCan Network, Kim Cooper

Leadership, Well at Work

Empowering Staff to Drive Well-Being Forward

Listen to "Empowering Staff to Drive Well-Being Forward featuring Diana Jemieff" on Spreaker.In a previous podcast, we spoke with Kimberly Cooper, a special education resource teacher in Saskatchewan, who lost her voice due to chronic stress. In this episode, we catch-up with Kimberly’s principal, Diana Jemieff, to dive deeper into how she empowers and supports staff in co-creating and taking the lead on school-wide well-being initiatives. In doing so, Diana has created a healthier workplace culture and a sense of shared ownership, based on the foundational belief that investing in staff is the most important investment.

by: EdCan Network, Diana Jemieff

Well at Work Well at Work

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

How should we be talking about weight in schools?

Self-Reg Isn’t Just for Kids

How are you REALLY feeling?

The Action-Driven Change Framework

What does it mean to change “the system?”

Taking a SGM-inclusive approach to education

School is a workplace

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

The Secret to Healthy, Happy Educators

Positive Psychology in the K-12 Workplace

Supporting LGBTQ2+ teachers in the workplace

Teaching and Learning from home

Mental health: A private affair?

The value of belonging at work

Beyond the Cone of Silence

So you want me to talk?

The Escalating Crisis of Violence Against Educators (Part 2)

Losing My Voice

Empowering Staff to Drive Well-Being Forward

Workplace wellness while busy doing other things

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