school systems wellbeing
Let me begin with a short story… A school hosted a wellbeing training and most of the teachers left feeling hopeful and invigorated. In the weeks after they quickly implemented the resources and strategies, putting them to test in their classrooms. The wellbeing strategies got a mention in many staff meetings that term and some… Continue reading Why do we need Wellbeing Education Leaders and Learners?
Trauma-informed perspectives and systems-aware perspectives are urgently needed to help leaders understand and address the complexities within their schools. Through our emerging research, we have observed four key practices that can support school leaders and teachers to lead with compassion.
Book chapter published in The Palgrave Handbook of Positive Education This chapter was developed by wellbeing, leadership, and regenerative sustainability author, Ash Buchanan who was a significant mentor and friend to me over the past five years. I supported the process as co-author, alongside a host of educators and practitioners collectively inquiring into the future… Continue reading Shifting Mindsets: Transforming Self, School, and Society
Article published in the International Journal of Whole Schooling Full reference: Citation: Greig, J, Bailey, B, Abbott, L, & Brunzell, T. (2021). Trauma-Informed Integral Leadership: Leading School Communities With a Systems-Aware Approach. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 17 (1), 62-97. Abstract: The impacts of childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences can have devastating consequences on… Continue reading Trauma-Informed Integral Leadership: Leading School Communities With a Systems-Aware Approach
Lamine Sonko is known as Australia’s African cultural journeyman. He has toured Australia and internationally as a performer and educator, engaging and energising audiences across the country, and bringing people together to celebrate diversity and enable creative collective action. In this interview, Lamine shares with me how he brings rhythm and culture to engage young… Continue reading Stories of Impact – Rhythm, Culture and Community Wellbeing at School
What is a trauma-affected school system? Childhood trauma is increasingly well understood by educators, including an acknowledgment that the classroom can be the most stable and consistent location in a trauma-affected student’s life. Trauma-aware teaching expands the possibilities for all students by maintaining attention toward the healing of developmental deficits, while simultaneously providing pathways toward… Continue reading A Primer on Healing School Systems
Located in South-East Melbourne, Doveton College is the first government school designed to meet the needs of children from birth to Year 9 and their families. The College offers adult education programs, as part of its focus on building a stronger community for the benefit of its students. Thadd Rimer is an Assistant Principal (Years 5-9) and… Continue reading Stories of Impact – Doveton College
How can Unconditional Positive Regard support student healing as well as enhance teacher wellbeing? There is evidence to suggest that Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR) not only supports students’ healing and learning at school, but also leads to enhanced teacher wellbeing. So what is Unconditional Positive Regard? It was originally developed by psychologist Carl Rogers in… Continue reading Linking Unconditional Positive Regard and Teacher Wellbeing
It has now been over a month since completing the Berry Street Education Model course. It stands as one of the most valuable professional development opportunities I have had to date. A huge credit to Tom Brunzell and the education team at the Berry Street Childhood Institute. Hundreds of strategies were offered during the course… Continue reading Reflections on the Berry Street Education Model: Part 3
It has now been over a month since completing the Berry Street Education Model course. It stands as one of the most valuable professional development opportunities I have had to date. A huge credit to Tom Brunzell and the education team at the Berry Street Childhood Institute. Hundreds of strategies were offered during the course… Continue reading Reflections on the Berry Street Education Model: Part 2
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