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We love supporting all of The Behaviour Bank members in all ways we can! Thank you Nisha Mistry 🦙 for sharing your experiences! Want support with behaviour and emotional regulation? Get in touch for trainings, workshops, speaking events, inset support, parent workshops, children’s confidence coaching sessions and so much more! #behaviour #behavioursupport #behaviourtraining #behaviourstrategiesthatwork #informedapproaches #inclusiveclassrooms #behaviourmanagement #emotionalregulation #emotionalliteracy #emotionalintelligence

Self-doubt can cripple even the strongest and most competent and capable of people. And so many teachers I speak to are plagued with it. Hollie Anderson, English teacher, in “Teacher Toolkit” writes: ‘Am I doing enough for them?’, ‘Is it worth taking this risk?’, ‘But what about the data?’ I know that the first question is constantly at the back of my mind when teaching. Our whole lives revolve around doing the best that we can by way of our 30 children which can be a huge pressure; so naturally, doubt in oneself occurs. So, what to do…? 🤔 Start by accepting self-doubt is completely normal! Most of us doubt ourselves at one time or another, because we are human, we are fallible. So reframe those perfectionist thoughts and unrealistic expectations of HAVING to get things right, being the best, or fearing failure. Cultivate a growth mindset within YOURSELF that we teach to children in school! 🙌 If you’re unsure about to get started with how to reframe negative thoughts, I have a mini-stress reduction mindset toolkit of techniques that will help turn self doubt into self belief! Comment or DM “Self Belief” for the details! #impostersyndrome #selfdoubt #calmingdown #overwhelm #burnout #teacher #teacherwellbeing 

This lesson offers a valuable opportunity to learn an effective psychological strategy. #EducationOfChildren #RaiseHumanBeing https://lnkd.in/emmcDWFS

As educators we are prepared to support our students, even those with behaviors that are challenging. That is...until one or more of our students absolutely loses their sh*t….leaving us drowning in a sea of uncertainty. We begin to doubt ourselves and feel overwhelmed by so many unanswered questions: “How do I ensure everyone is safe?” “How do I stay focused on instruction?” “How do I connect with a student who needs me?” “How can I keep this lesson moving forward?” “How do I solve this problem?” “How do I help this student maintain dignity during the midst of a meltdown?” “How do I manage everyone else?” “How do I keep my cool and not lose it?” But you CAN be very prepared (and successful) to support  students with challenging behavior and big emotions when you take things one step at a time. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eXEZkCBs

January for Judgement Detox; Join me on Sundays at 8pm for learning better ways to handle judgement and criticism! Kindly note that these are online group sessions. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gDNYHGJ3 #judgementalpeople #lifecoaching #mentalhealthawareness #overcomingjudgment #nincymondly

LAUGHTER AND LEARNING: HUMOR BOOSTS RETENTION BY SARAH HENDERSON Humor activates the brain's dopamine reward system, stimulating goal-oriented motivation and long-term memory, which means that humor can improve retention in students of all ages. E.B. White famously quipped, "Humor can be dissected, as a frog can, but the thing dies in the process." At the risk of committing some sort of "humor-cide," a type of scientific dissection must take place if teachers are...Click here to read on: https://lnkd.in/d-CGTr4H #Keap #Businessgrowth #coaches #trainers

Learning to Calm down instead of acting out is a skill that can be taught.

Have you ever had a mad crush on a teacher (or a student, colleague or anyone else you work with)? This is what was actually (or at least potentially) going on there, and it ain’t great. Libido. We all know this word, and use it (almost always) to talk about sexual desire and drive. In Jungian terms, however, the term libido refers to a much more general type of desiring or craving energy. So libidinal energy can be sexual, of course, but it can also be about creativity, productivity, the birth of new ideas, and simply making things happen. The relevance of this is much bigger than the term’s definition, however. Here’s the key thing: we don’t always know what our libidinal energy is actually based on, or where it’s coming from. So, have you ever got it wrong? Reference: Carol S. Pearson, “Awakening the Heroes Within” Carl Jung, “The Collective Works of Carl Jung” – ✨ BETWIXT – THE MENTAL HEALTH GAME ✨ Betwixt is a fantasy story-based adventure game that helps you combat stress and anxiety while journeying through the magical world of your own mind and self. Download the app on the iOS AppStore and Google Play ♡ — Ever had a crush on a teacher (or student)? Here's what was possibly/actually going on there. https://lnkd.in/ec5mGTsN #libido #desire #storytime #story #crush #love #psyche #jungianpsychology #jung #selfawareness #selflove #selfacceptance #mentalhealth #psychology #wellbeing #emotionalwellness #personalgrowth #psychologytips #therapy #therapist #selfawareness #empathy #connection #selfacceptance #mindfulness #wellness #loveyourself #wisdom #psychotherapy

How often do we presume to know how another person feels purely by guessing from facial or non-verbal cues? Take Frosty. On first glance he may appear to be feeling sad, upset, dejected or any other emotion from the blue area of a Zones of Regulation Board. However, unless someone takes the time to ask him, we can’t be entirely sure, nor will they be able to understand the reason behind why he feels a certain way. If we extrapolate this to a classroom situation, it can be unwise to ever say to a student ‘I can see you are feeling angry/sad/worried…’ if they haven’t first named their own emotion or indicated how they feel using some form of resource. If our guess is inaccurate, it could perhaps trigger their emotions towards dysregulation, especially if they are on the verge of survival mode and they perceive an adult may be telling them how they should be feeling. It can be much safer to use phrases like, “I have noticed you are clenching your fists. I am wondering if you are feeling angry”, stating what we see and appearing curious, as opposed to judgmental. This gives agency to the young person and an opportunity for them to feel heard and listened to, with them then potentially feeling safer to accept help from an adult with their regulation. #emotions #emotionalregulation #connection #relationalpractice #ZonesofRegulation #ProtectiveBehaviours

LAUGHTER AND LEARNING: HUMOR BOOSTS RETENTION BY SARAH HENDERSON Humor activates the brain's dopamine reward system, stimulating goal-oriented motivation and long-term memory, which means that humor can improve retention in students of all ages. E.B. White famously quipped, "Humor can be dissected, as a frog can, but the thing dies in the process." At the risk of committing some sort of "humor-cide," a type of scientific dissection must take place if teachers are...Click here to read on: https://lnkd.in/d-CGTr4H #Keap #Businessgrowth #coaches #trainers