Teacher Self Care - The Talking Rooms

06/03/2022

Are you hurtling towards burnout? It might not be a new career you need or indeed time off sick, it might be recognising your stress levels before they become something more sinister. Remember anxiety and depression are stress disorders - which simply translates to - too much stress for too long leads to ill health both mentally and physically. Here's a freebie from our subscription based BYOB program. https://youtu.be/YG06KTk3qcM.
Drop us a message if you need some support - remember its ok to be human!!!!

17/02/2022

Here it is... our online Bring Your Own Bother platform to put you back in the driving seat. Message for more details or follow link below

Super excited to finally release access to this platform for all education professionals. https://www.byob.org.uk/byob-bring-your-own-bother/?fbclid=IwAR154qlYaDiVCj-vLPNgFOiMfHKnqYk1Fd-tfLRzHudP0ZeYOdjLZ62HHow. .

02/02/2022

I’m stressed…” and “I’m overwhelmed…” are phrases we are hearing all too often in our work across the education sector. We also read about the offer of up’ing self-care to help this, but what does this
actually mean? Self-care isn’t all about bubble baths and massages but checking in on ourselves and how our work is impacting us along with challenging the thoughts we have about work.
As former stress heads and experienced CBT therapists we have developed two platforms for you to Bring Your Own Bother to us... you can get in touch to find out more, message on here or visit www.thtalkingrooms.com and make an enquiry

31/01/2022

We have been a little bit quiet on here of late, busy behind the scenes with our Bring Your Own Bother one to one service and out *NEW* BYOB. org, to find out more get in touch on here or via www.thetalkingrooms.com

09/03/2021

Here in Scotland next week will see all primary schools back and a staggered start to secondary schools. As welcome as this news may be for […]

09/03/2021

This video was developed to give a basic introduction and overview of how trauma and chronic stress affects our nervous system and how those effects impact o...

29/01/2021

There is no such thing as getting lockdown wrong, be kind to yourselves... And "stumble and sulk" from time to time if you wish... https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.tes.com/news/coronavirus-teachers-be-kind-yourselves-says-stephen-fry%3famp

15/01/2021

Well done to all of you for getting through this first week of online teaching. Don't forget we have a free stress and self-care wellinar you can watch to help you to look after yourself. Take Care... https://www.thetalkingrooms.com/teacher-training/

11/01/2021

As you switch to working remotely it is important to look after your own wellbeing. In preparation for this, ask yourself…
- What will be helpful to stay mentally healthy? For example, taking regular breaks and having a designated work-space. Do you have a morning and end of day routine?
- What has worked (or hasn’t worked) in the past? What boundaries and home ground rules work for you? How is your sleep, water/food intake and are you moving enough and getting outside? What other commitments are you juggling and what can give?
- Are you connecting with others and reflecting on your own mental wellbeing? Look out for changes in your feelings, practice self-care and be aware of any changes such as disturbed sleep. Keep in touch with others. If you feel stuck, see how CBT can help you become unstuck here
- Don’t forget if you want confidential one to one support we are here for you, access our BYOB (Bring Your Own Bother) service https://www.thetalkingrooms.com/byob/

Look after yourself

18/12/2020

As we approach the holidays we invite you to think about the things you CAN control.

Draw a circle on a page and inside the circle write everything you control right now and over the festive break.

Some of the many examples I could find for me were watching my favourite films, making sure I go out for a walk every day and the time I spend on social media...

Outside of my circle of control is the weather, seeing everyone I would normally see and other people's moods.

Give it a go, turns out we can control more than we might have thought.