Despite what the media may depict, teaching is not all about summer vacations and chatting it up in the lounge between classes. It’s challenging day in and day out, so much so that after the pandemic, we’re seeing educators leave the field in record numbers.

Today we’re talking with Alison Cohen, a former high school teacher and professional development coach who now specializes in mindfulness including developing a personal mindfulness practice, mindful communication, and mindful classroom spaces.

In our conversation we’ll explore how we can reframe feelings of overwhelm, tease out the difference between stress and distress, and use mindful practices to center our hearts and minds and to avoid burnout.