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10 keys to happier living at work
do we speak too soon?
Listening actively is harder than it seems. Pausing to listen completely before jumping into the conversation can be difficult when we are eager to make a connection. How can that affect our relationships with others? What information may we be missing by cutting another person off? It takes less time and energy to remain patient for a few minutes than expend the energy solving issues that may not require solving. Are we stealing focus from others and not showing respect by giving them the impression we don’t care about what they have to say? It is better to be interested than interesting! While it may come from wanting to solve problems and share with others, how do we avoid the urge to connect too soon?
teacher mental health
from the Catalyst School Counsellor Magazine
In spite of on-going conversations and discussions about the mental health of teachers in BC, there has been no decrease in the cost of ill mental health to the BC education system. Dr. Andrew Miki, a psychologist in Vancouver, is trying to do something about improving mental health. He has developed a website dedicated to educating people about mental health in-general paired with exercises designed to empower individuals with their own mental health. Awareness is definitely increasing, but knowledge is still lacking in the general population when it comes to maintaining a healthy mental balance. The BCTF has partnered with Dr. Miki to provide access for members in an effort to reduce lost time and increase well-being. Definitely check out the article in Teacher Magazine and follow up with a visit to starlingminds.com.
linda campbell
school counsellor
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lots of sel resources for educators on the pinterest site http://www.pinterest.com/lindacounsellor/educators/
Email: lcampbell@sd57.bc.ca
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Location: Prince George, BC, Canada
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