133. Overwhelmed by Student Behaviors? Expert Micro-Wellness Strategies to Manage Classroom Stress with Special Guest Jessica Werner
Feb 11, 2025
Have you been feeling overwhelmed and stressed out with the increasing challenges in the classroom? It seems like ever since the pandemic, there are just more and more challenges that teachers face every day such as growing workloads and rising behavioral challenges. This can make it difficult for even the most passionate teachers. My guest today, Dr. Jessica Werner of Northshore Learning, is here to share tips for managing stress in real time to help you navigate those day to day stressors.
Dr. Jessica Werner is the founder and CEO of Northshore Learning where they support educators by incorporating neuroscience insights to help teachers understand both student and teacher behavior on a deeper level. She is sharing insights into the global trends impacting educators and micro wellness strategies you can easily implement for stress management.
TOPICS COVERED:
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The biggest challenges facing teachers today
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Why student behaviors are changing and how to manage them
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The impact of increased workload and rising parent expectations
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Why understanding the brain helps with classroom management
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The importance of micro well-being practices for teacher resilience
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How to create personalized behavior strategies that work for you
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Why teacher agency and autonomy are key to preventing burnout
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Learn more about Jessica Werner and North Shore Learning: northshorelearning.org
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Connect with Jessica: [email protected]
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