The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a drastic change in education when schools shut down and went online. The shift left parents, teachers, and students grappling with adapting to a new style of learning in a world that will never be the same.
While the focus of the change was on physical health, the mental wellbeing of students became a complex case study: some students flourished as they were no longer confined to school hours to complete work. They had more play time, could sleep in, and could eat when they're hungry. At the same time, many students experienced increased feelings of loneliness, isolation, fear, and discontent with their school learning.
It's this mental health that deserves more attention, and is the focus of this workshop. How do we help students cope with a quick-changing world overburdened by fear, anger, and the unknown?
This workshop will look at a unique approach to education and working with students to facilitate healing and growth. With dedication and intention, schools can redirect the trauma of recent events into an opportunity for evolution. Learn about this approach and its application in this hour and a half online training.
DETAILS:
Two date options:
Wed. August 12th
Wed., August 19th
7pm EST
Cost:
$50/person
(sliding scale available)
(refer a friend and pay $40)
Payment method:
Pay through PayPal or Venmo
Email: mindbodyspiritemail@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
A Zoom link will be sent close to the workshop date
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
John Powell is a mental health counselor in private practice focusing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Clinical Relational Frame Theory. John helped open Two Roads Academy, a therapeutic school, and developed the theory of the Values-Driven Education Model. He's a Master's level Reiki practitioner. He offers professional Reiki sessions, consultations, and runs Reiki shares. He's a member of the Vermont Reiki Association, the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science, and the American Counseling Association. He obtained his 200-hour yoga teacher certificate from Sangha Studio in 2020. John is a poet, environmental educator, and published author. He's been teaching workshops and presentations for over ten years.
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