Are you ready for the upcoming school year? I hate to bring that up, but it is real and comes up faster than you expect! With the new school year approaching, we need to consider what our future selves may need for a successful year and that means self care! Today's episode is all about self care and coping strategies for teachers!

This episode is a reairing of a special episode I had the pleasure of recording for Dr. Christine Reeve's podcast.

Dr. Christine Reeve is a behavior specialist, consultant, and director of a program serving students with autism and behavioral issues. She has SO MUCH knowledge to share with us on today's episode.

We talk about all things self care and coping strategies for teachers. We dive into the importance of community and interacting with other educators during the event. There is a misconception that self-care is "selfish", when in reality taking care of ourselves is essential in order to properly care for others.

We also discuss the common trap of people-pleasing that many teachers fall into, as well as the trauma responses, including the fawning response, and the importance of recognizing when it's necessary to advocate for oneself or students.

This episode is FULL of insight, inspiration and actionable tips that will help you improve your coping strategies as a teacher and in the other areas of your life. You DON'T want to miss it!

Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/coping-strategies-for-teachers/

In this episode on coping strategies for teachers, we discuss:

• How finding a balance between rest and preparing for the future is crucial for a successful school year
• Why self-care is not selfish, but a top priority
• How teachers, especially in a female-dominated profession, often fall into people-pleasing, potentially at the expense of their own needs
• Why you should give yourself grace and credit during challenging times in education
• Practical tips and coping strategies for teachers

Resources mentioned:

• Join the Wife Teacher Mommy Club!
• Dr. Chris Reeve's Website
• Dr. Chris Reeve's Podcast
• Dr. Chris Reeve's TPT
• Crucial Conversations Book
• Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List