Lonely and Worried

Lonely and Worried

How is your isolation affecting your anxiety? For me, it’s making it worse. We all have basic human needs, and the first need is to feel safe. And part of what makes us safe is being connected to others. The social distancing policies put into place to prevent the...
Suicide Prevention – Adding an Emotional Support Piece

Suicide Prevention – Adding an Emotional Support Piece

Have you ever thought about ending your life? Have you known anyone who has taken their own life, or at least attempted? Do you know what it’s like to have suicidal thoughts? Is suicide prevention something you’re passionate about? I love asking questions I already...
Advice for Teacher Self-Care #1

Advice for Teacher Self-Care #1

Don’t Make Self-Care Another Item On Your To-Do-List Have you searched the term “self-care for teachers”? Or even “self-care” in general? What you’ll get are lists of “self-care ideas” that quite frankly are not that useful. They are self-care ideas that one,...