School Wellness

Resources

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Selected resources for the support of teachers and children

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• https://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion - Incredible teacher who understands the importance of connection.

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• https://www.edcan.ca/well-at-work/ - Comprehensive resource for schools. 

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• http://nwtselfregulation.weebly.com/ - NWT and Yukon Self Regulation.

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• https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/ - Each Sunday, a new short episode is released by Angela Watson to speak life, encouragement, and truth into the minds and hearts of educators.​

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• https://www.thewellnesssandbox.ca/ - The Sandbox stands out as the comprehensive support system for workplace wellness champions in the public education sector in Alberta. 

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• http://www.teacher-wellbeing.com.au/about/daniela-falecki/ - Teacher from Australia who shares wellness practices.

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• http://www.danielgoleman.info/ - Specialist in emotional intelligence.

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• https://childtrauma.org/ - Bruce Perry is a specialist in trauma.

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• https://lindalantieri.org/ - Linda Lantieri is a specialist in social-emotional learning.

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• Alfiekohn.org - Alfie Kohn writes and speaks widely on human behaviour, education, and parenting.

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• https://fredrickson.socialpsychology.org/ - Barbara Fredrickson studies positive emotions.

 

• http://www.mheffernan.com/ - Margaret Heffernan is an entrepreneur, CEO, writer and speaker on compassionate organizations.

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• https://simonsinek.com/ - Renowned leadership speaker - Simon's WHY is: To inspire people to do the things that inspire them so that, together, each of us can change our world for the better.

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• McConnellfoundation.ca - The McConnell Foundation is a private Canadian foundation that develops and applies innovative approaches to social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges. We do so through granting and investing, capacity building, convening, and co-creation with grantees, partners and the public.

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• https://dalailamacenter.org/ - Holds programs and events as well as resources. Established in 2005 in Vancouver, Canada, the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education is inspired by the Dalai Lama’s vision for 21st century education. His belief that a balance between educating the mind and educating the heart will help create a more compassionate and peaceful world is the cornerstone of the Center’s mission.

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• Casel.org - The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is a trusted source for knowledge about high-quality, evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL). CASEL supports educators and policy leaders and enhances the experiences and outcomes for all PreK-12 students.

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• couragerenewal.org and garrisoninstitute.org - Two institutes focused on teacher wellness.

 

• Mindfulschools.org - Mindfulness resources for teachers.

 

• Workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com

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• Projecthappiness.org - Quotes of happiness and program supports for happiness building.

 

• https://www.nactatr.com/team/kevincameron.html - North American Center for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response.

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• https://connect2learning.com/anne-davies/ - Working alongside and encouraging people to achieve their goals – by truly making a difference in the lives of learners – has led to Anne Davies’ distinguished and internationally-recognized career in Education Leadership and Assessment.

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• https://www.prevnet.ca/ - PREVNet is a national network of leading researchers and organizations, working together to stop bullying in Canada.

 

• Teacher Well-being: Noticing, Nurturing, Sustaining, and Flourishing in Schools by Sabre Cherkowski & Keith Walker ​​

 

• The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo

 

• Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather’s Blessing by Rachel Remen

 

• The Zones of Regulation: A Curriculum to Foster Self-Regulation and Emotional Control by Leah Kuypers

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