The Institute for Educator Wellness has added a new division - Teachable Moments Transition Coaching.  I will be offering wellness classes and coaching just for educators, because, let's face it, we have a tough job!   

Stress is at least partially related to at least 90% off all visits to the doctor.  Stress influenced health issues can include the expected ulcers, depression, anxiety disorders, but may also have an influence on health problems such as hair loss, sexual dysfunction, obesity, diabetes, and now there is suspicion that even cancer is affected by ...

One of the people I began my teaching career with began to have severe, debilitating and bizarre anxiety attacks about five years into her career.  It had been a stressful career to begin with – we were part of a large group of people hired to replace others our first year, and the staff went on strike our second year.  I moved on after that, but ...

Some of you have already begun the school year, and many of you will begin next week.  Are you spending the weekend working your hind end off getting ready for the new school year? I hope not. Of course you have to be ready for that first day.  We all know that being well-prepared is the best prevention for other problems in the classroom. ...

One of the causes of distress (leading to stress) is what goes on in our own minds.  Your reactions or thoughts – essentially your self-talk can make all the difference as to whether you become stressed-out about something or whether you sail through unruffled. Practicing acceptance is easier said than done, but it IS doable.Acceptance does not ...

Staying calm in the face of the busy season can be a real trick. The beginning of the school year can be insanely busy with meetings and planning and getting the room all set up for the coming students. First, organization will save you.Take a little time to organize yourself.  Make lists so you don’t have to worry about forgetting things.  Keep ...

Just a quick check – are you remembering to take care of your self this summer?  It’s difficult to remember to take care of yourself when so many people are relying on you to manage them.  I just spent the past few days with my aging parents – and these days they have a lot of needs. One thing I really had to do for myself, and for them really, ...