Introduction
For the month of April we are focusing on Resilience for both our students that we are supporting, as well as ourselves as faculty and staff.
Resilience is defined in the literature as “mechanisms that stimulate individuals to remain healthy or to recover swiftly when facing severe adversities over the course of life” (Rutten et al., 2013, p.4). With trauma informed care we are ultimately wanting to cultivate the resilience of our students. This does not mean removing obstacles or stress, but encountering stressors and being able to engage and move through barriers.
It is also important to recognize that in developing trauma informed care in our organization, we are fostering professional resilience as well. This will contribute to our longevity in teaching all students, including those that come into our classrooms with trauma.
Empowerment and Resilience for Students
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- How to Build Resilience During College - When It Matters Most (Pallavi Dhody Dwivedi for HBR)This article is available as one of three free articles per month at HBR or through a personal HBR subscription.
Empowerment and Resilience for Faculty and Staff
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This is the beginning of a 6 hour series on cultivating professional resilience to combat compassion fatigue. The rest of the series can be found on YouTube.
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Cultivating Teacher Resilience: International Approaches, Applications and Impact by
This open access book follows the development of the Building Resilience in Teacher Education (BRiTE) project across Australia and internationally. Drawing on the success of this project and the related research collaborations that have since emerged, it highlights the importance of cultivating resilience at various stages of teachers’ careers. Divided into three sections, the book includes conceptual, empirical and applied chapters, designed to introduce readers to the field of research, provide empirical evidence and showcase innovative applications. The respective chapters illustrate the ways in which teacher resilience can be enhanced in a variety of contexts, and address specific learning activities, case studies, resources and strategies, student feedback and applied outcomes. They also consider future directions including cross-cultural applications and the use of technologies such as augmented reality. The book will appeal to researchers, teacher educators and teachers, as well as those interested in supporting the cultivation and ongoing development of professional resilience for pre-service and practicing teachers.
Onward by
A practical framework to avoid burnout and keep great teachers teaching Onward tackles the problem of educator stress, and provides a practical framework for taking the burnout out of teaching. Stress is part of the job, but when 70 percent of teachers quit within their first five years because the stress is making them physically and mentally ill, things have gone too far. Unsurprisingly, these effects are highest in difficult-to-fill positions such as math, science, and foreign languages, and in urban areas and secondary classrooms--places where we need our teachers to be especially motivated and engaged. This book offers a path to resiliency to help teachers weather the storms and bounce back--and work toward banishing the rain for good. This actionable framework gives you concrete steps toward rediscovering yourself, your energy, and your passion for teaching. You'll learn how a simple shift in mindset can affect your outlook, and how taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally is one of the most important things you can do. The companion workbook helps you put the framework into action, streamlining your way toward renewal and strength. Cultivate resilience with a four-part framework based on 12 key habits Uncover your true self, understand emotions, and use your energy where it counts Adopt a mindful, story-telling approach to communication and community building Keep learning, playing, and creating to create an environment of collective celebration By cultivating resilience in schools, we help ensure that we are working in, teaching in, and leading organizations where every child thrives, and where the potential of every child is recognized and nurtured. Onward provides a step-by-step plan for reigniting that spark.
