TESL Ontario Webinar

PLEASE NOTE: The webinar recording for this event will be available for free on our YouTube channel following the live webinar. However, if a non-member wants to attend the live webinar the cost is $25.

Finding the time for self-care is difficult for busy teachers, however it is especially important during times of personal crisis and excessive stress (Skovholt & Trotter-Mathison, 2016). Global events in the past few months have caused concern, anxiety, and uncertainty for teachers, personally and professionally.

Our presenter will:

• define self-care and its importance, especially during challenging times,
• provide examples of simple self-care practices, and
• give participants an opportunity to share their best practices.

WEBINAR TYPE

General

CATEGORIES

Health, mental health

PARTICIPANT LEVEL

All levels

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Patrice Palmer has more than 23 years’ experience as an ESL teacher, trainer, and writer, and spent seven amazing years in Hong Kong. Patrice has a M.Ed. from Brock University, a M.A. from the University of Toronto, certificates in Positive Psychology and Positive Education from Wilfred Laurier University, and is a trained Mindfulness facilitator. Her experience with professional burn-out in 2015 prompted her to reflect on her lack of self-care and adopt strategies that she shares with other educators and school leaders, locally and internationally. Patrice is a well-being advocate for students, teachers, and all school staff.