Journaling and Self-Compassion in Adult Education with Jessica Listi

21/04/2025 1h 3min

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In this episode, Stacy and Betina welcome Jessica Listi, a passionate language arts instructor in the College Prep department. Jessica shares her journey from teaching middle school to adult education, highlighting her innovative approach to incorporating journaling and self-compassion into her teaching practice. The conversation delves into the transformative power of journaling, the importance of self-love, and the unique challenges and rewards of working with adult learners. 🎙️ Jessica's background in education and her transition to adult education. 📚 Journaling in the Classroom: How Jessica uses journaling to help students reconnect with themselves and build self-confidence. 🌟 Student Success Stories: Inspiring anecdotes about students who have thrived through journaling and self-reflection.🧘‍♀️ Incorporating Yoga and Self-Compassion:Jessica's journey to becoming a yoga instructor and how she integrates mindfulness practices into her teaching. 🌍 Diverse Student Experiences: The rich diversity of adult learners and the unique perspectives they bring to the classroom. 📖 Podcast Recommendations: Jessica shares her favorite podcasts & Yoga teachers that inspire her teaching and personal growth.Tara Brach Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tara-brach/id265264862Cole Chance Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6WJ3ryV6IjLmZa-PCv8wDavid O Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidOYogaJessica's Favorite Books: https://tinyurl.com/JessicaFavBooksJessica's Favorite Speeches: https://tinyurl.com/SpeechesJessicaAdult Ed Announcements:Click here to register for Blackboard Ultra Training.DLTI Conference Registration Link:  https://dlti25.vfairs.com/If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe/follow this show, rate, and review our podcast on your favorite platform. Share this episode with friends and colleagues who might benefit from Jessica's insights on journaling and self-compassion in education.If you have suggestions or want to get in touch with us feel free to email us at [email protected] and [email protected].

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