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Self-Compassion for Education Professionals

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How to Use Self-Compassion for Increased Resilience, Confidence and Wellbeing

Research indicates that self-compassion is one of the most powerful sources of coping and resilience we have available, radically improving our mental and physical wellbeing. It is also provides the foundation for improved relationships.

The Self-Compassion for Educators program will equip participants with a range of practical strategies to manage stress, improve self-image and experience a deep sense of connection and inner strength. By developing an attitude of kindness, openness and understanding towards oneself, educators can navigate the pressures of their job more effectively, reduce the risk of burnout and enhance their overall well-being and happiness.

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Why is it important for school leaders and teachers to prioritise self-compassion in their own lives?

The answer is simple: our own self-compassion sets the tone for the school community.When we are kind and understanding towards ourselves, we create a culture of kindness and compassion that extends to those around us. Our actions and attitudes serve as a model for our students, who will learn from our example.

In addition, when we are self-compassionate, we are better equipped to deal with the challenges, pressures and stresses of the job. Self-compassion enables us to respond to  challenges with a greater sense of equanimity and emotional resilience. This, in turn, helps us to maintain a positive and supportive environment for our students and colleagues, even during very difficult times.

The good news is that self-compassion is not a fixed trait, but rather a skill that can be learned and developed through practice. Self-compassion exercises have been shown in various studies to increase self-compassion levels in individuals which can then be applied in daily life.

The primary goal of this training is to cultivate skills that are essential not only for personal resilience but also for fostering an environment of understanding and empathy within the classroom. By participating in this program, educators will engage in practices that enhance self-compassion and develop a deepened awareness of their own needs. This self-awareness is a crucial first step towards a teacher’s personal wellbeing, but also to understanding and responding to the needs of others - in particular, their students. This is vital in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued and understood.The overall result we are aiming for is quite simply a more supportive educational setting for both teachers and students.


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Further Benefits Experienced by Those Practicing Self-Compassion

  • Well-being – people who are taught to be more self-compassionate tend to become less depressed, less anxious, are less likely to suffer from excessive shame or suicidal ideation. It results in an increase in positive emotions: optimism, hope for the future.
  • Self-esteem & real confidence  – Self-esteem fluctuates. It is based on social comparison (you have to be better than others in order to have self-esteem) whereas self-compassion you don’t have to be better than anyone, you just have to be human. Self-esteem is not as stable as self-compassion because it is entirely dependent on achievement and it deserts you at times of failure – whereas self-compassion is always there for you. 
  • Better coping skills – The way people treat themselves during hard times (trauma, relationship breakdowns) is a strong predictor of future mental health and emotional problems. People who practice self-compassion are kinder to themselves and bounce back faster from setbacks. Self-compassion helps you get through hard times – It’s a strength, not a weakness.
  • Healthier habits and behaviours  – Whereas self-indulgence focuses on immediate pleasures but ultimately leads to long term harm, self-compassion involves making choices that alleviate one’s own suffering. People who are more self-compassionate make healthier and more caring choices for themselves and their futures.
  • More compassion for others – Because practicing self-compassion brings you in touch with your ability to meet your own needs – when you give yourself what you need, this gives you a greater pool of energy to allow you to respond sensitively to the needs of others. This also leads to less burnout when giving to others.
  • Better interpersonal relationships – Self-compassion leads to less selfish behavior in relationships. People who practice self-compassion are more capable of being intimate, are more giving, and are less controlling.

 

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How it works

The Self-Compassion for Educators pilot program is a Live-Via-Zoom, 6-week program. Recordings will be provided for all sessions but live attendance will be required on at least 4 of the sessions.  You'll gain lifetime access to all materials ensuring that you can visit the training whenever you need a refresher.

At the end of the pilot you'll be asked to provide feedback on any changes you experience in your teaching and your life as a result of the training.

The program commences Tuesday May 14th.

Each week's tution will consist of 1 x 60-minute live Zoom session followed by mini-refreshers and reminders delivered by email to encourage 20-30 minute minute daily practice. There will be a break of 1 week during half term. 

The weekly live session will be recorded for those who can't make the call and offered live TWICE each week to accommodate time zones and lifestyle preferences: 
6:00am UK time
8:30pm UK time

About Your Trainer

Rob Plevin first started meditating as a way of overcoming severe work stress more than 25 years ago. He began incorporating self-compassion principles into his practice to overcome severe PTSD and burnout in 2010 and has been teaching mindfulness since 2012. Rob is a certified Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher having qualified with Zenways (accredited by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association) in 2011. He is a Level 2 Youth Mindfulness Soma Programme Teacher,  a Yoga Teachers College® Certified Yoga Breath Coach® and underwent training and mentoring with Kristin Neff's Centre for Mindful Self-Compassion from 2022-2023. He received the Zen Buddhist Precepts in 2019.

"Rob explains what can be quite difficult concepts very simply and makes mindfulness and meditation very accessible. He has a wonderful style of delivery which is very relaxing and well paced. I have really enjoyed and benefited greatly from the Zendo sessions & I would encourage anybody looking to learn mindfulness and meditation to enrol on a course with Rob at the Life Raft."
Caroline Livingstone

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As this is a live program places are limited. We currently have ONE place available. 

Early Bird pricing is just £95 per person with further discounts for multiple bookings. 

If you wish to book more than one member of staff please contact us via our helpdesk: www.needsfocusedteaching.com/contact 

NOTE: You are fully covered by our 7-day refund option. If, after starting this program, you decide it isn't what you hoped for you can cancel and receive a full refund (minus £10 processing fee). 

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