School
Workshops
Research based workshops and training programs that empower
educators
to help all students achieve their highest academic and
personal potential.
Educators are being challenged as never
before by larger class sizes, more students with behavior
and learning problems, student violence, budget cuts and
lack of public support. Learn effective resiliency building
strategies to reduce stress and improve physical, mental
and emotional well-being.
Workshop Outline
Resiliency for Educators
in the 21st Century
Impact of social, technological and economic
changes
Rising expectations and declining support
for educators
Resiliency research from Canada, USA and other
countries
Definition of resiliency - Internal strengths
plus external supports
The Resiliency Questionnaire - Profile of
a resilient person
Seven Keys to Resiliency™
- A new model of human empowerment
1. MindPower
Understanding the power of perceptions and
beliefs
Developing personal efficacy
Using 'Learned Optimism' to change negative
thinking
2. Emotional
Intelligence (E.Q.)
Knowing your emotions and recognizing feelings
in others
Managing frustration, fear, anger and anxiety
Developing empathy and self-motivation
3. Values
and Principles
Clarifying personal values and principles
Living your life with compassion, respect
and responsibility
Staying true to your values in times of change
4. Vision
and Mission
Creating a positive, hopeful and compelling
future
Developing meaning and purpose in your life
Identifying and achieving personal goals
5. Learning
for Life
Identifying your Multiple Intelligences
Engaging your mind and body in learning
Accelerating your learning potential
6. Healthy
Relationships with Self and Others
Building healthy self-esteem
Strengthening inter-personal relationships
Resolving conflict successfully
7. Personal
Leadership
Becoming a model and mentor to others
Developing personal leadership knowledge
and skills
