Listen "Self-Care for Teachers: Insights from Evidence-Based Research"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of 'Fit to Teach', hosts Kyle and LEAP intern Cole Jorgensen discuss the importance of self-care for teachers and school employees based on evidence-based health and wellness information. They focus on a recent research paper titled 'Teachers on Self-Care' from the OMB Integrative and Complementary Medicine Journal. The paper explores the benefits of self-care, the barriers teachers face, and practical strategies for implementing self-care routines. Key topics include the importance of boundaries, the role of community, and actionable self-care practices like spending time in nature, exercise, and mindful breathing. The hosts emphasize the goal of accumulating healthy habits to achieve sustainable wellness in the teaching profession.00:00 Introduction to Fit to Teach00:25 Meet the Hosts: Kyle and Cole00:42 Format and Focus of the Podcast03:33 Discussion on Teacher Self-Care09:26 Themes and Insights from the Study19:22 Personal Experiences and Applications34:26 Conclusion and Announcements
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