Panelist: Tanya Meyer
In today’s society, where “time is money” and productivity is often valued over well-being, mental health in teaching is frequently overlooked. Tanya Meyer challenges this perspective, inviting educators to rethink what it means to be strong.
She highlights how our overachiever culture often leads to burnout, forcing teachers to juggle long hours with little rest.
Tanya emphasizes that rest is not counterproductive—it’s essential. By trusting our bodies and prioritizing moments of stillness, teachers can rediscover clarity and balance.
Through her webinar, Tanya shares how teachers can overcome feeling over worried and reclaim the simple joys of teaching by fostering calm and balance.
Through simple practices, she demonstrates how mindfulness in the classroom can transform learning environments into spaces of calm, connection, and growth—for both teachers and students.
Tanya Meyer is an innovative EFL teacher specializing in adult education. Her approach blends effective language learning with mindfulness and well-being practices, helping learners achieve clarity, connection, and joy in their language journey.
Tools and Resources to Support Mental Health in Teaching
This session equips educators with practical strategies to prioritize their mental health and create a balanced, supportive environment in the classroom.
Through mindfulness techniques, stress management for teachers, and actionable self-care practices, teachers can enhance their well-being while fostering resilience for themselves and their students.
Tanya Meyer emphasizes the importance of mindfulness for teachers as a cornerstone for managing stress and promoting balance. Educators are introduced to tools like guided breathing meditation, which helps calm a busy mind, and the vagus nerve reset, a simple yet effective practice to relax the body and restore emotional equilibrium.
The session also highlights the importance of integrating mindfulness in the classroom into daily teaching routines. Tanya shares methods for creating a more mindful classroom environment, encouraging open conversations about stress and well-being.
By applying these strategies, teachers can achieve better work-life balance, improve their own mental health, and empower their students to thrive emotionally and academically.
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