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91. Mindful Teaching Tactics: Addressing Burnout and Student Apathy with Special Guest Danielle Nuhfer

Jan 30, 2024

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Have you been struggling to connect with your class despite giving it your all? You craft dynamic lessons, yet your students seem disinterested, leaving you feeling like you're hitting a brick wall. Here’s the thing, it’s not just about the students; we play a crucial role too.

In this episode, we chat with Danielle Nuhfer, who is a former public school teacher turned coach and the author of The Path of the Mindful Teacher and founder of Teaching Well. She's spent the last 20+ years navigating the ebbs and flows of the current school system, while helping clients prioritize their own well-being so that they can be their best selves inside and outside their classrooms and schools.

In this episode, together we uncover the common misconceptions around student apathy; while Danielle shares her unique TLC approach – a strategy that empowers us to understand and reshape our interactions with students.

So, if you're ready to shift gears and approach classroom challenges with a fresh perspective, stick around. This episode is not just a conversation; it's an invitation to rethink & reframe.

TOPICS COVERED:

  • Understanding and addressing student apathy in the classroom
  • Strategies for tracing tendencies, leaning into scripts, and creating moments for compassion and calm
  • Recognizing and challenging personal scripts about student behavior
  • Creating opportunities for calm and self-care for teachers
  • Reflecting on personal tendencies and automating reactions towards student behavior
  • Mindful awareness and self-care techniques for educators
  • A discussion about the "The Path of the Mindful Teacher" book and its relevance to teacher well-being
  • Tips for recognizing and addressing burnout, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care in the teaching profession

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