Becoming a Mindful Teacher

Becoming a Mindful Teacher

Becoming a Mindful Teacher is a weekly podcast exploring trauma-informed education and digging into the different instructional and behavioral practices which will lead to successful students. Your host, Wynter, shares all things related to trauma-informed education as well as her own experiences from her healing journey to become an effective educator. The education profession can really drive individuals into burnout, but with these strategies to combat behaviors related to trauma, Wynter believes all educators will find success in their career which brings so much purpose to their lives and the lives of their students.

Episodes

March 14, 2022 13 mins

I spent a long time as a teacher believing that boundaries = mean. And for our students who are experiencing trauma, they are in desperate need of boundaries. In this episode, I discuss one way you can start your day with some loving boundaries and routines.

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So many teachers are facing burnout these days. Could it be that you are actually experiencing compassion fatigue? Trauma in our children can cause educators to experience compassion fatigue and you might not even realize it.

In this episode, I discuss what compassion fatigue is and how you can find out if you have it.

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More teachers than ever are contemplating leaving the teaching profession and the field of education altogether.  The trauma of the pandemic can be too much to attempt to keep together. 

In this episode, you can reflect on three prompts that will help guide you towards a clear decision on if you should leave education.

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February 14, 2022 8 mins

We know about the Little T and Big T traumas, but what is comple trauma?

In this episode I discuss the definition of Complex Trauma and how it make appear in your classroom.

The  National Child Traumatic Stress Network- Complex Trauma

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February 7, 2022 18 mins

When I had someone tell me all of my problems were in my head, I was FURIOUS!

So I don't take it lightly when I confront the education issues of today by saying "It's all in your head."

Our mental health is more important than ever today.

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January 31, 2022 6 mins

Have you told someone, or had someone tell you that you needed to leave your drama at the door.

Well, I'm here to tell you that thanks to trauma, that is actually not physically possible.

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January 24, 2022 9 mins

As teachers and caregivers, we are NOT OK right now.

This moment in time brings a lot of trauma and emotional pain.

In this episode, I explain why it is ok that you are not ok, and what you can do about it!

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November 22, 2021 9 mins

So many times we say that we're sorry when really, we weren't sorry at all. Trauma tends to play this trick on us.

In this episode, I discuss something you can do instead of giving your power away with a false apology.

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Parent conferences can be an extremely stressful and exhausting time for teachers. It is also a time when trauma can bring about triggers during the conferences.

In this episode, I discuss three ways trauma can rear its ugly head during parent conferences and ways you can prevent it from escalating.

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In today's episode I wanted to get real with you guys. Education isn't always something that is easily fixed with some professional development. Today I get real and discuss how the crud we go through as educators can be linked to our beliefs.

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October 25, 2021 9 mins

Many individuals who have experienced trauma end up having feelings of anxiety. Our students are not excluded from this.

In today's episode, I discuss behaviors you see in the classroom that could be manifestations of anxiety.

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October 18, 2021 11 mins

Hi guys! So sorry about the audio on today's episode! My husband is sick so I had to find a new location to record so that he could get some rest.

Today I talk about anxiety and three things I really want you to know and remember about anxiety whenever it pops up in your life or the lives of your students. Those who experience trauma tend to have a bigger battle with anxiety, and I hope to give you some clarity on th...

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October 11, 2021 10 mins

In today's episode, I share with you a huge breakthrough I had when trying to manage my anxiety symptoms.  This one change can also have HUGE effects on your students' behaviors as well.

Get your copy of Anxiety-Free with Food here! I get nothing for promoting this book. It just really did a 180 on how I feel!

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Not only do adults have a window of tolerance, but children do too. Those children who have experienced trauma have a much smaller window of tolerance. In today's episode, I share three ways you can be proactive in keeping their window wide open.

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September 27, 2021 17 mins

Teachers are stressed and burned out more now than ever. In this episode, I tell you all about the Window of Tolerance and how understanding how it works can help us manage it in the first place.

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September 20, 2021 18 mins

Last week I talked about how the Law of Attraction helped me become a more positive person and to see things in a brighter light. I had no idea that there was a dark side to becoming positive. In this episode, I discuss my experiences with Toxic Positivity and what exactly it can do to the adults and children in your life.

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September 13, 2021 19 mins

This week, I discuss the key ideas I learned from the Law of Attraction which helped me turn my depression around and allowed me to be someone who was looking for all the positives in my situations.

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Want more from me? Find me at my website, www.amindfulteacher.com.

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September 6, 2021 19 mins

Communicating with parents can be a traumatic event in itself.  In today's episode, I discuss three key lessons I've learned from when communicating with parents.

For more info, find me at: www.amindfulteacher.com.

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August 30, 2021 11 mins

I know every single one of you has that one coworker that just makes your day horrible. Today I talk about three tricks I have mastered in order to relieve myself of these individuals and make my day a little calmer.

Want more info? Head on over to my website at www.amindfulteacher.com.

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August 23, 2021 11 mins

Did you know that the simple task of greeting your students can make or break your day? In this episode, I chat with you about 3 key behaviors you can implement starting today to ensure your students feel seen.

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