You need to look after your own basic needs before you look after others
Michelle Auton - What Happy Teachers Do
Michelle Auton has been a primary school teacher for over twenty-five years and an Assistant Headteacher for over ten years. She has always been passionate about teaching and the importance of creating a nurturing and safe environment for both children and staff to thrive.Ā
In the last ten years she has learnt how Mindfulness and Tapping can support her to be a great teacher, Mum and wife whilst maintaining balance in her life.Ā After recognising the benefits, she trained to be an EFT Tapping Practitioner and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher and has since delivered many courses on these topics.Ā Ā
Her desire to share self-care techniques with teachers, led her to writing a book: 'What Happy Teachers Do' The Three Step Self-care System to Support You Inside and Outside the Classroom.Ā
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Fantastic Learning for Teacher Wellbeing
This book, written by a practicing teacher and leader is really supportive when considering strategies for teacher wellbeing. It isn't just telling you what to do, it does it in a way that feels like 'see if it works for you.' We have used Michelle to deliver training to ITT trainees and ECTs and this is also fantastic.
Paul Usher- Inspiration Teaching School Hub
Teacher Trainee Feedback
The session was extremely useful in helping develop a self-care routine.
I would recommend tapping to everyone!
Felix- CTTC Teacher Trainee
Feedback from Teacher TraineeĀ
Really great session! I was surprised at how quickly some of the strategies taught led to me feeling calmer and less stressed. I would definitely recommend this session to anyone looking to learn ways to regulate and balance your life.
Holly- Colchester Teacher Training Centre Trainee Teacher
Session Helped When I was Stressed
Very insightful and calming. Learned valuable wellbeing skills to use myself but also to share with my class.Ā
Jessica- CTTC Teacher Trainee
The session helped calm my anxieties
I thoroughly enjoyed the mindful activity introduced by Michelle and I found tapping really relaxing. Michelle was lovely- kind, calm and incredibly knowledgeable. She created a safe space. Overall, I feel better equipped to establish some self-care strategies.
Lianne- CTTC Teacher Trainee
Michelle presented to 500 Early Career Teachers at our conference and everyone in the room came away with practical strategies to support their wellbeing. To see the auditorium full of people tapping and engaging with Michelle was phenomenal. We have had lots of great feedback about teachers using these strategies for themselves, in the classroom and even at home with their own children. Thank you Michelle, we hope to work with you again in the future.
Cheryl Abbiss- Chiltern Teaching School Hub
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