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Battery Life of an Educator: Being Seen and Valued with Amy-Jo Smith
Partner with work of CareImpact and Journey With Care!
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DescriptionWhat does self-care look like for those who give their all to educate and support others? In this conversation, Amy-Jo Smith, a seasoned early childhood educator and trauma care trainer, shares her insights on the unseen roles of caregivers and educators, emphasizing the importance of self-care, community support, and maintaining personal identity. Amy-Jo discusses practical self-care practices such as outdoor activities, journaling, and balancing work with personal joy. She also explores the challenges of secondary trauma, systemic frustrations, and the vital role of supportive networks. Amy-Jo’s compelling anecdotes of international caregiving, along with her expertise in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), highlight the profound impact of connection and empathy in caregiving.
Time Stamps[05:46] Connection and presence bridge gaps in childrens' needs.
[08:18] TBRI stems from Karen Purvis' trauma research.
[11:12] Support systems are crucial for caregiver resilience.
[15:54] Friend's small help greatly relieved overwhelmed teacher.
[19:35] Movement and beauty alleviate stress and trauma.
[21:14] Monitor emotions to prevent burnout through processing.
[26:26] Supporting colleagues facing trauma needs debriefing, teamwork.
[30:37] Feeling overwhelmed by limited resources in service work.
[32:31] Child's note revealed deep teacher-student bond.
Guest LinksLeading Differently Together | Teachers with Amy-Jo Smith: https://www.careimpact.ca/post/s03e11
Sanctuary Songs: https://shorturl.at/WvPN9
Other LinksJoin The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://careimpact.ca/podcast
Email: [email protected]
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https://careimpact.ca/donate
DescriptionWhat does self-care look like for those who give their all to educate and support others? In this conversation, Amy-Jo Smith, a seasoned early childhood educator and trauma care trainer, shares her insights on the unseen roles of caregivers and educators, emphasizing the importance of self-care, community support, and maintaining personal identity. Amy-Jo discusses practical self-care practices such as outdoor activities, journaling, and balancing work with personal joy. She also explores the challenges of secondary trauma, systemic frustrations, and the vital role of supportive networks. Amy-Jo’s compelling anecdotes of international caregiving, along with her expertise in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), highlight the profound impact of connection and empathy in caregiving.
Time Stamps[05:46] Connection and presence bridge gaps in childrens' needs.
[08:18] TBRI stems from Karen Purvis' trauma research.
[11:12] Support systems are crucial for caregiver resilience.
[15:54] Friend's small help greatly relieved overwhelmed teacher.
[19:35] Movement and beauty alleviate stress and trauma.
[21:14] Monitor emotions to prevent burnout through processing.
[26:26] Supporting colleagues facing trauma needs debriefing, teamwork.
[30:37] Feeling overwhelmed by limited resources in service work.
[32:31] Child's note revealed deep teacher-student bond.
Guest LinksLeading Differently Together | Teachers with Amy-Jo Smith: https://www.careimpact.ca/post/s03e11
Sanctuary Songs: https://shorturl.at/WvPN9
Other LinksJoin The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://careimpact.ca/podcast
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate
Mentioned in this episode:
Join the Eh Team!
Be one of 158 Canadians building stronger communities through compassion.
https://careimpact.ca/donate
Donate by April 15 to win a Canadian Care Package (includes a night at CanadInns!).