The Self-Compassionate Teacher

‘With self-compassion, we give ourselves the same kindness and care that we’d give to a good friend.’  - Kristen Neff

Self-care is vital for teachers, due to the many challenges and demands of the role. Treating ourselves with self-compassion is a key aspect of well-being, yet we are often very harsh on ourselves, especially at times of challenge and difficulty.

This session will explore the concept of self-compassion and provide teachers with ideas for nurturing it on a personal level.

Learning Outcomes

That participants will:

1. Gain a deeper understanding of the concept of self-compassion

2. Gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of self-compassion to teacher well-being

3. Gain several practical strategies for nurturing self-compassion on a daily basis

Facilitator Bio

Fiona Forman is an author, speaker, facilitator, and trainer in the area of well-being and Positive Psychology in education and parenting.

Fiona holds an M. Sc. in Applied Positive Psychology, the science of well-being, from the University of East London.

Having spent many years as a teacher, she is passionate about placing well-being at the heart of school and family life, and she has seen first-hand the many benefits this brings to both young people and adults alike. She is the co-author of Weaving Well-Being, an SPHE programme for children which is now widely used in Ireland and abroad. Fiona is also the author of Wired for Well-Being, a new well-being programme for second level schools. Her junior programme, Welcome to Well-Being, has also been recently released in Ireland and abroad.

Fiona is also the mother of 2 young adults, which has deepened her awareness of the importance of equipping our children with the support and skills they need to thrive and flourish, despite the challenges of life.