Cultivating Well-Being for a Calm and Focused Classroom
July 19, 2023
Hosted by Lynn McLaughlin
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Episode Description
Whether you are a new teacher or seeking ways to calm your classroom from the first day of school, Jodi Nolin can help you foster well-being and non-reactivity for you and and students. - From kindergarteners to high school seniors, she shares, free, readily accessible tools that can be applied throughout the entire K-12 journey. The approach is secular and inclusive, ensuring that anyone can benefit. It has transformed educational environments and improved overall well-being. - What's your superpower? Through 40 years of data and research, we'll discuss the compelling evidence behind the effectiveness of mindfulness in reducing stress, enhancing attention, and fostering resilience. This is one lesson of many! - Jodi shared specific examples of students and staff who struggled with sleep, distraction, anxiety and reactivity, and moved to a place of calm and focus in a very short time. - Embracing this practice gives teachers more time because of the impact on student learning and success. They are solving their own problems, pushing away drama and increasing their focus. https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/stress-management-and-coping-virtual-field-trips/ https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/mh-lit-student-mental-health-in-action/
Taking the Helm
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My current mission is: To empower children by helping them discover the essential stepping stones they need to strengthen their emotional well-being. The vision is: To cultivate confidence, empathy, responsibility, and self-awareness in children, equipping them with the skills to regulate their emotions in a positive way. Our children deserve to be emotionally healthy as they grow through youth into adulthood. As adults, if we model these behaviors for our children and incorporate them into our own daily lives, imagine the synergy we can create! We have become accustomed to wait for symptoms before we seek help, both emotionally and physically. It's time to change our way of thinking from reactive to proactive. Let's learn what we need to now so kids growing up have skills and strategies to use for life, in this very challenging world.
Lynn McLaughlin
Lynn McLaughlin has served in many roles as an educator … Superintendent, Principal, Vice-Principal, Teacher, and Educational Consultant. As a best-selling and award-winning author, Lynn has now teamed up with her niece, Amber Raymond, to co-author a children’s book series titled, “The Power of Thought”. Both are passionate about being proactive when it comes to children’s mental health. When children learn to manage their emotions at a young age, they learn to problem-solve and find positive solutions to everyday situations. Lynn has hosted the podcast, Taking the Helm for over three years. One of her guests might be the change agent you need in your own life! Lynn’s professional speaking experiences have been local, provincial, and international. She offers virtual and in-person interactive presentations geared toward parents and school communities focusing on emotional well-being. Dedicated to community causes, Lynn is a member of 100 Women Who Care Windsor/Essex and is a Rotarian. As a brain tumour survivor, she works tirelessly to support the goals of the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
