For Educators
Facilitator
Grounded in strategic thinking and infused with mindfulness, I bring twenty years experience in embodied practices (meditation, yoga, breathwork) and fifteen years in high school education as a counsellor and teacher to each mindfulness session. I have worked extensively with educators, parents and students creating customized curriculum and training design.
Virtual Group Sessions
These sessions are uniquely tailored to the administrative, department or all-faculty/ staff needs and will be designed to align with your specific, desired outcomes. Each option below can be modified to fit within a larger, one-time professional development event or as an on-going faculty/ staff mental wellness support plan. Each plan includes practical methods for implementing mindful awareness and simple practices throughout the day.
Meditation
An exploration of a variety of meditation practices for a variety of educators. Specific instruction is given for how to gradually implement brief mindfulness practices in a demanding education setting.
Mindful Movement & Meditation
Learning to befriend our bodies and minds in this combination of simple movements for increased mobility and self-care along with mindful breathing.
Meditation & Resilient Living
Interactive sessions include self-reflection to examine the power of our underlying belief systems along with mindful movement and meditation.
Virtual Individual Sessions
Individual sessions for education workers are a unique combination of practical, mindfulness experiences based on a conversation to determine the most meaningful session design and direction.
Coach
Living a robust life of meaning and calm is not simple as an educator. After working as an educator for fifteen years, I know that the workload, the pace, and the level of unforgiving expectation takes its toll. And it certainly takes more than just a positive mindset and willpower to overcome the inevitable roadblocks. Throughout our lives, we have each needed a mentor - a valuable resource as part of our holistic support system. As your coach, I will support your overall wellness with practical strategies, resources and encouragement to help you reach your goals.
About You
you are an education worker who is:
- a courageous, creative problem-solver who leans into discomfort
- aware that you are only responsible for your responses and actions
- not looking for a quick fix or a fixer
- keen on the synergy of collaborative coaching relationship
- clear on the fact that coaching is different from therapeutic counselling
- committed to creating the relationship with yourself that you've always wanted
- prepared to learn how to befriend your body, your mind and your heart
- ready to find ways of self-compassion that support your love of education work
- looking for resourced support on outlining your transition or retirement plan
About Us
We will connect first to simply have a conversation. If there's a fit, an alignment of purpose and process then we can work collaboratively to clarify a path moving forward.
We'll work together on the premise that living a robust life of meaning and calm is not simply about surviving through challenges.
And that it takes more than a positive mindset and willpower to overcome the inevitable slow downs, detours and roadblocks.
Fundamentals of Somatic Experiencing Workshop (2020)
Faculty of Social Work, Laurier University
Waterloo
https://www.wlu.ca/professional-development/fsw-professional-development/certificates/trauma-certificate.html
Restorative Justice in Education: Circle Training (2019)
Dennis Gingerich, Alongside Consulting
Kitchener
https://www.alongsideconsulting.ca/
CBT Level 1: Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavior Therapy Course (2018)
Faculty of Social Work, Laurier University
Waterloo
https://www.wlu.ca/professional-development/fsw-professional-development/certificates/cognitive-behaviour-therapy.html
Threat and Risk Assessment Workshop (2017)
Safer Schools Together, Kevin J Cameron
Waterloo
https://nactatr.com/team/kevincameron.html
Psychology of Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop (2017)
Michael Stone
Ottawa
https://michaelstoneteaching.com/
Mental Health First First Aid (2015)
Canadian Mental Health Association - Waterloo Wellington Dufferin
Waterloo
https://www.mhfa.ca/
Certified Coach Practitioner Course (2012)
Certified Coaches Federation
Cambridge
https://certifiedcoachesfederation.com/
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (2009-2010)
Hart Lazer, United Yoga
Montreal
http://www.hartlazer.com/