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A community to discuss mental health challenges and share support with fellow education professionals who can relate.

Mental Health and Support for Educators

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A community to discuss mental health challenges and share support with fellow education professionals who can relate.

an Elementary School Paraeducator

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Why do I find a way (just automatically, I’m not even trying to, trust me) to see how just about everything is my fault?

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I like this, thought I’d share.

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a High School Teacher

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Helpful article about teacher transfers for those of you welcoming a change.

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a High School Teacher

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This video was very helpful and validating. I'm hanging on by a whisker and a prayer.

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I read this article and immediately thought of myself. When I’m most anxious I have a recurring dream that entails a car, an out of control situation, and intense fear/terror. Do you have recurring dreams and if so, … more

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works at North Carolina High School

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Man if this admin keeps nitpicking me on things that have been done for years it’s time for me to go. I just can’t deal with that kind of stress everyday.

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works at Michigan Elementary School

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If there was a support group for depression/anxiety/toxic stress/trauma available to you (educators only) would you go?

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works at Massachusetts High School

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How have you coped with depression and teaching? Have you talked with supervisors? Kept it to yourself? Has it affected your ability to do your job?

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works at Illinois High School

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works at Ohio Middle School

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Planning our next meet up! What topics would you like to discuss with other teachers? So far, we have talked about Self Care and Student Motivation. What's on your mind that we can discuss?

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Join us now to talk about Student Motivation!

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TOMORROW!
Come join us as we talk about Student Motivation and MORE. Why is motivating our students to learn so difficult? What can we do to help them WANT to learn? What are you doing that is working really well? Cha… more

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Our first meet up went so well! Join us for our next one!
STUDENT MOTIVATION - Thursday March 31st 8:00pm EST

Are you struggling with motivating your students? Or are you doing things in your room that have kids SU… more

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a Middle School Mathematics Teacher

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TOMORROW NIGHT! 8:00pm EST

Please join me for our first, of hopefully many, official meet ups to discuss SELF CARE. Is Self Care part of your routine? Are you in need of some quick ways to take better care of your… more

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I am on a stress leave. Every time I look at emails from work, the less encouraged I am to return. It is so overwhelming! I want to finish out the year, but will definitely not be making it back next year… more

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works at Kansas High School

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Has anyone ever resigned citing mental health and been able to secure unemployment while searching for a new opportunity?

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works at Georgia High School

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Would any of you be willing to share your worst experiences in education in terms of administrative/staff treatment? I wonder if I am alone in this.

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works at Massachusetts Elementary School

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I am so overwhelmed this year.... I feel like I'm not a good enough teacher for my students and at the same time not a good mom to my 4 year old and baby. There are days when I feel like I'm b… more

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Our family has been navigating all of the ups and downs of these times by unplugging more and spending more time in prayer. It has helped greatly! I have young kids in addition to being a teacher, and… more

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works at Connecticut Middle School

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What are some fun things your school has been doing to boost morale and/or help families?

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works at Delaware Middle School

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When you know a student does not have a supportive or healthy home life, but he is not receiving the attention he needs at school despite discussions with admin etc, what do you do?

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Despite everything that's been going on recently, I'm so grateful to be an educator. These kids have been through so much these past two years, I am glad that we can have some kind of positive… more

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works at Maryland Middle School

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The teacher shortages everywhere are just mind-blowing. I just saw an article that they're bringing police officers in as substitutes in some places! What is the world coming to. Are you dealing w… more

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works at Montana Middle School

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I am really struggling to balance everything. How did you know when it was time to ask for help?

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Jermaine Blount

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/standing-gap-students-10-tips-teachers-build-culture-jermaine-blount/… more

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Robin Lee

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Hey Everyone!

I’m on the Community Team here at Fishbowl and just wanted to drop in to see how we can possibly support your community. We love this bowl and want to see it thrive!

Are there threads, initiatives, or conversation driv… more

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works at Florida Middle School

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Something that has really helped me lately has been creating dedicated time in the morning to consider things I'm grateful for, and also to write them in a journal. I know it could seem silly, but… more

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a Community Manager

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💪Do you have a resolution for this year?

Drop it below! Inspire another teacher.

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a Community Manager

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🎇What’s your biggest win from 2021?

Drop it below, let’s celebrate 🥳

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🎄How do you plan to recharge over the holiday break? Do you plan to reset or rest at all before the New Year?

Drop your plans or ideas below! 👇

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a Community Manager

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Wrapping up 2021...

Do you have any reflections on this year? Biggest takeaways? How will you close it out?

Drop below to share 👇

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works at Connecticut High School

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Does anyone have any tips for someone spending the holidays solo? This will be my first year without my family around.

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works at Iowa Middle School

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I dearly love dress-up days, especially pajama day! All of December we have easy dress up days so all kids can participate in at least some of the days. Today is pajama day.

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works at Maryland Elementary School

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What have you done to prioritize your mental health this week?

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a Community Manager

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🧐What's your best advice for someone job-seeking and interviewing?

Drop it below! 👇

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a Community Manager

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It's that time...🦃

What's one thing you're grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

Drop it below! 👇

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works at California Elementary School

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How do make it through the day when you’re not sure you can make it through the hour? I have a very supportive principal, a great paraprofessional but the Sp. Ed. Department keeps adding more and more… more

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works at Wisconsin High School

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How is everyone doing with the buildup to the holidays? Are you excited for a break? I thought this back to school season would be a lot harder than it was. I have to say that I've been coping wel… more

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a Community Manager

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What are some major stressors you deal with as an educator, that you wish more people understood? Share below 👇

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works at Wisconsin High School

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How did you choose your therapist? What should you ask?

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