GROUP TRAINING
Balancing Wellness in Education
In a time marked by distance learning and staffing shortages, educators across Oregon have faced unprecedented challenges. The return to in-person learning coupled with increased workloads has led to alarming levels of burnout, stress, and emotional fatigue. The impact of these stressors on educators' mental and emotional well-being cannot be underestimated. Educators, who have always faced challenges, now find themselves in an even more demanding environment. The pandemic's effects have left teachers overwhelmed, juggling diverse tasks, and struggling to balance professional and personal responsibilities. Some teachers are taking paid vacation time just so they can grade homework.
The Balancing Wellness in Education training program responds directly to these concerns by addressing burnout, PTSD, peer support, and stress. Our program offers educators the tools, insights, and support systems needed to navigate these challenges effectively. Through real-life scenarios and interaction, educators can develop responses and strategies to cope with emotional stressors and increase their work life balance.
Key Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this training, participants will be armed with the fundamental principles of trauma-informed care. They'll be equipped with practical tools to discern and respond to trauma adeptly, while harnessing the skills to adopt a trauma-informed outlook within the educational setting. This serves as the initial stride towards fostering a trauma-informed organization, heralding reduced stress, heightened cohesion, and diminished burnout.
Our training sessions typically span two to four hours, adopting a presentation-style approach. The core of the training revolves around dynamic staff discussions, anchored in real-world scenarios. This methodology is firmly rooted in trauma-informed care principles, facilitating collaborative solution-finding.
Collectively, participants will craft a toolkit designed to bolster self-support, mutual assistance, and student well-being. This session engenders profound layers of understanding, empathy, and service, fostering a milieu in which staff feels esteemed, acknowledged, and empathetically understood. For a more in-depth exploration, we encourage you to delve into the article elaborating on the significance of trauma-informed schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend?
Educational institutions grappling with waning morale, educator and administrative burnout, and a surge in student behavioral challenges are the prime beneficiaries of this session. Gaining insights into trauma, both within ourselves and others, will prove invaluable for all stakeholders.
Why should I invest in training for educators?
Benefits for Being a Trauma Informed School
Improved school climate.
Improved teacher sense of satisfaction and safety in being a teacher.
Improved retention of new teachers.
Reduction of stress for staff.
For deeper information, please read the following article regarding why schools need to be trauma informed.
What does training cost?
Pricing ranges depending on class size, program personalization, and length of session.
Custom tailored training is also available; contact me for a consultation so we can best address your organizations needs.
Where does it take place?
On-site training is ideal as the session involves group work and discussion.
Online training is available for those who would benefit from remote learning.
I can travel anywhere in Central Oregon (Bend, Redmond, Madras, Prineville, LaPine)
Contact me directly if you would like to schedule training outside of Central Oregon.
Meet Jill Bower, Founder
Jill has worked in both the medical and social work fields for over 12 years. She received her Bachelor's degree from OSU Cascades and is working on her MBA in Organizational Leadership at OSU. Jill formed Bower Operational Management to work with businesses to analyze, develop, implement, foster, and support positive change in their organizations. She has a passion for helping organizations that are struggling with turnover and resilience.