Becoming a Mindful Teacher: Recent Episodes
Wynter
Becoming a Mindful Teacher is a weekly podcast exploring trauma-informed education and digging into the different instructional and behavioral practices which will lead to successful students. Your host, Wynter, shares all things related to trauma-informed education as well as her own experiences from her healing journey to become an effective educator. The education profession can really drive individuals into burnout, but with these strategies to combat behaviors related to trauma, Wynter believes all educators will find success in their career which brings so much purpose to their lives and the lives of their students.
I spent a long time as a teacher believing that boundaries = mean. And for our students who are experiencing trauma, they are in desperate need of boundaries. In this episode, I discuss one way you can start your day with some loving boundaries and routines.
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So many teachers are facing burnout these days. Could it be that you are actually experiencing compassion fatigue? Trauma in our children can cause educators to experience compassion fatigue and you might not even realize it.
In this episode, I discuss what compassion fatigue is and how you can find out if you have it.
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More teachers than ever are contemplating leaving the teaching profession and the field of education altogether. The trauma of the pandemic can be too much to attempt to keep together.
In this episode, you can reflect on three prompts that will help guide you towards a clear decision on if you should leave education.
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We know about the Little T and Big T traumas, but what is comple trauma?
In this episode I discuss the definition of Complex Trauma and how it make appear in your classroom.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network- Complex Trauma
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When I had someone tell me all of my problems were in my head, I was FURIOUS!
So I don't take it lightly when I confront the education issues of today by saying "It's all in your head."
Our mental health is more important than ever today.
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Have you told someone, or had someone tell you that you needed to leave your drama at the door.
Well, I'm here to tell you that thanks to trauma, that is actually not physically possible.
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As teachers and caregivers, we are NOT OK right now.
This moment in time brings a lot of trauma and emotional pain.
In this episode, I explain why it is ok that you are not ok, and what you can do about it!
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So many times we say that we're sorry when really, we weren't sorry at all. Trauma tends to play this trick on us.
In this episode, I discuss something you can do instead of giving your power away with a false apology.
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Parent conferences can be an extremely stressful and exhausting time for teachers. It is also a time when trauma can bring about triggers during the conferences.
In this episode, I discuss three ways trauma can rear its ugly head during parent conferences and ways you can prevent it from escalating.
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In today's episode I wanted to get real with you guys. Education isn't always something that is easily fixed with some professional development. Today I get real and discuss how the crud we go through as educators can be linked to our beliefs.
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Many individuals who have experienced trauma end up having feelings of anxiety. Our students are not excluded from this.
In today's episode, I discuss behaviors you see in the classroom that could be manifestations of anxiety.
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Hi guys! So sorry about the audio on today's episode! My husband is sick so I had to find a new location to record so that he could get some rest.
Today I talk about anxiety and three things I really want you to know and remember about anxiety whenever it pops up in your life or the lives of your students. Those who experience trauma tend to have a bigger battle with anxiety, and I hope to give you some clarity on the topic.
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In today's episode, I share with you a huge breakthrough I had when trying to manage my anxiety symptoms. This one change can also have HUGE effects on your students' behaviors as well.
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Not only do adults have a window of tolerance, but children do too. Those children who have experienced trauma have a much smaller window of tolerance. In today's episode, I share three ways you can be proactive in keeping their window wide open.
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Teachers are stressed and burned out more now than ever. In this episode, I tell you all about the Window of Tolerance and how understanding how it works can help us manage it in the first place.
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Last week I talked about how the Law of Attraction helped me become a more positive person and to see things in a brighter light. I had no idea that there was a dark side to becoming positive. In this episode, I discuss my experiences with Toxic Positivity and what exactly it can do to the adults and children in your life.
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This week, I discuss the key ideas I learned from the Law of Attraction which helped me turn my depression around and allowed me to be someone who was looking for all the positives in my situations.
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Communicating with parents can be a traumatic event in itself. In today's episode, I discuss three key lessons I've learned from when communicating with parents.
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I know every single one of you has that one coworker that just makes your day horrible. Today I talk about three tricks I have mastered in order to relieve myself of these individuals and make my day a little calmer.
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Did you know that the simple task of greeting your students can make or break your day? In this episode, I chat with you about 3 key behaviors you can implement starting today to ensure your students feel seen.
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It is easy to tell when a student is physically safe, but not so much for emotional safety. Reactions to trauma can come in different ways. In today's episode I discuss how teachers can make sure their students feel emotionally safe in the classroom. I might even share a super embarrassing story about when I first started teaching!
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When students have experienced trauma, they frequently don't feel safe in their surroundings. In today's episode, I discuss three ways teachers can ensure that students feel safe in the classroom.
Want more ways? Download my Ultimate Trauma-Sensitive Checklist which provides 60+ ways to ensure your classroom is trauma-sensitive.
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The body can react in some crazy ways due to trauma. In this episode, I discuss the different ways the brain and the body react to trauma and how you might recognize them in your students.
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In the premiere episode of Becoming a Mindful Teacher, Wynter dives into defining trauma, as well as getting into Big Trauma vs. Little Trauma.
In today's episode I discuss what ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) are and the havoc they can play on the body.
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Everyone has their own beliefs regarding trauma. In this episode, I discuss the 5 key truths about trauma that we must agree upon if we are going to make any progress in helping our students grow as individuals.
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Check out Becoming a Mindful Teacher with your host, Wynter, as she shares tips and strategies for making teaching easier while meeting the needs of those who have experienced trauma.
Becoming a Mindful Teacher premieres on Monday, July 26!