Workshops

A Resilience and Mindfulness Workshops

Building Strength from Within

At the end of this workshop, the audience will:

Recognize the benefits of mindfulness for both teachers and students.
Appreciate mind-body connection and the need to incorporate safe-care routines in the classroom.
Learn strategies to build and maintain emotional resilience.
Gain techniques to foster a positive and supportive classroom environment
Learn breathing techniques for self- regulation.

At the end of this workshop, the audience will:

Recognize the benefits of mindfulness for both teachers and students.
Practice self-reflection to understand personal triggers and stressors.
Learn strategies to build and maintain emotional resilience.
Get techniques to foster a positive and supportive classroom environment.
Learn techniques to help students manage stress and anxiety through mindfulness.

At the end of this workshop, the audience will:

Identify the common sources and types of conflict that arise between teachers and students.
Learn and apply active listening techniques to better understand student perspectives during conflicts.
Practice techniques to turn conflicts into learning opportunities for students.
Understand the role of cultural and contextual factors in teacher-student conflicts and learn to navigate these sensitively.

At the end of this workshop, the audience will:

A deeper understanding of the cultural diversity within their school district.
A stronger sense of the importance of treating everyone with dignity, regardless of cultural background.
Awareness about the harmful effects of prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination.
Understanding of how diversity enhances the educational experience, contributing to richer discussions, broader perspectives, and more creative problem-solving.

At the end of this workshop, the audience will:

Recognize the contributions and achievements of Black people throughout Canadian History.
Understand the concepts of racism, systemic racism, and antiracism.
Reflect on personal biases and develop skills to challenge and overcome them.
Explore the unique challenges faced by the Black community and strategies for building resilience.
Be inspired to action.