Teachers & Educators

We see you, We hear you.

Our teachers and educators face a unique blend of emotional, cognitive, and systemic stressors that can deeply affect their mental health.

1. Emotional Labour:

- Constantly managing students’ emotional needs, while regulating their own.

- Supporting students dealing with trauma, learning difficulties, or behavioral issues.

2. Burnout & Overload:

- Long hours beyond classroom time (grading, planning, admin tasks).

- Pressure to meet curriculum standards, standardised testing goals, and performance evaluations.

3. Lack of Resources & Support:

- Underfunded schools, insufficient classroom materials, large class sizes.

4. Role Conflict:

- Expected to be educators, counselors, disciplinarians, and sometimes surrogate parents.

- Balancing educational goals with the social-emotional needs of students.

5. Public Scrutiny & Policy Pressure:

- Often blamed for systemic issues beyond their control.

- Political pressures affecting curriculum, classroom discussions, and job security.

6. Low Compensation vs. Workload:

- Disproportionate pay compared to workload and responsibility.

- Financial stress can compound mental health strain.

7. Pandemic Aftermath (still lingering effects):

- Adaptation to online teaching, learning loss recovery, increased behavioral issues post-COVID.

Common Mental Health Impacts:

• Burnout

• Depression & Anxiety

• Compassion Fatigue

• Helplessness or low morale

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How True Woo can help:

"Just as exercise is good for the body, mindfulness is good for the mind."

1. Mindfulness & Breathwork Practices

- A powerful collaboration with Reset & Reconnect Breathwork, to deliver a breathwork & wellbeing workshop using their 'Lean In/Lean Out' method.

Paul & Chris have been doing a lot of work in schools and with Principals guiding those through techniques to help regulate stress, avoid burnout and stay grounded.

- Mindfulness Facilitator Danielle Coppleson. Danielle is a compassionate Mental Health Nurse and accredited Mindfulness Facilitator with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals in the community dealing with emotional health conditions.

2. Movement-Based Practices

- Specifically designed for educators; brief 15-20 minute flows

3. Energy Healing & Nervous System Regulation:

- True Woo Cronulla offerings include expert practitioners specialising in Reiki, sound healing, and craniosacral therapy to release held tension and rebalance.

- Nervous system workshops to understand stress cycles and develop resilience.

4. Emotional Resilience & Inner Work:

- Group circles, a safe and supportive space for individuals to share, reflect and connect. Through shared experiences and guided presence, participants gain self-awareness, feel seen and heard and develop tools for mental and emotional resilience.

5. Wellness Education:

- Offer workshops on burnout recovery, boundaries, and self-compassion - a learning opportunity with simple and practical tools that empower individuals in navigating life's challenges, fostering greater mental clarity, emotional balance, and lasting well-being , guiding them towards inner calm, peace, and resilience.

At True Woo, we recognise the unique challenges educators face and are committed to supporting you. Please contact us to find out more.