This course is designed to empower teachers with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to support mental health and wellness - for themselves and their students. In today's educational landscape, teachers face a range of stressors that impact both their personal well-being and their ability to effectively support their students. This course will provide a foundational understanding of mental health and wellness principles and will offer practical strategies for fostering a balanced, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.

Through three 2.5 hour synchronous sessions, participants will explore topics such as managing stress and burnout, recognizing and responding to mental health concerns, promoting resilience, and creating a culture of wellness within the classroom. Additionally, teachers will gain skills in self-care, mindfulness practices, and emotional regulation, which will help them build resilience and serve as positive role models for their students. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with actionable strategies for prioritizing mental health, maintaining wellness, and promoting a supportive learning environment where both teachers and students can thrive.

FORMAT: Synchronous online learning

DATES: Wednesdays, 3/26/25, 4/2/25, 4/9/25

TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

FACILITATOR: Andrea Mistretta, Whitehall Jr./Sr. High School

GCRTC CONTACT: Erica Boms Egdemir, GCRTC Teacher Leadership Coach for the Humanities

FEE: None. Registration is required.

CTLE HOURS: 7.5

REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/yc3f94vk