Ep 6: Self-Compassion for Educators

Zach is joined by Lisa Baylis, author of the recent hit teacher mental health book, Self-Compassion for Educators: Mindful Practices to Awaken Your Wellbeing and Grow Resilience. Her book talks about the AWE Method — Awakening the Wellbeing for Educators — which merges self-care, mindfulness, and self-compassion She is a high school counselor, facilitator, instructor and mom, and the author who has been sharing wellbeing strategies for the last 20 years. A natural born connector with an innate ability to make people feel valued and heard. Lisa has a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. She has taught internationally and locally. Much of her vast teaching experience was gained in classrooms across British Columbia — from Fort St. John to the Comox Valley. Currently, she is a high school counselor in the Greater Victoria School District.

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Resources:

1. http://self-compassion.org


2. Books: Self-Compassion for Educators by Lisa Baylis


3. The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Dr. Kristin Neff & Dr. Chris Germer