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Using Positive Psychology to Improve Teacher Wellbeing (45 minutes)

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Using Positive Psychology To Improve Teacher Wellbeing

Using Positive Psychology To Improve Teacher Wellbeing

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Introduction

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What is wellbeing?

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Complete mental health

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The P in PERMA(H): How to notice and enhance positive emotions

05.

The E in PERMA(H): Using our strengths to increase engagement

06.

The R in PERMA(H): Building and maintaining relationships

07.

The M in PERMA(H): Connecting with meaning and purpose

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The A in PERMA(H): The importance of accomplishment and competence

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The H in PERMA(H): Nurturing your health

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Reflection

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Congratulations

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Megan Corcoran is a wellbeing consultant and Director at Wagtail Institute. She spent 12 years teaching and leading in alternative schools, working with young people who had experienced childhood trauma, often lived in out of home care and were experiencing disadvantage. She has a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and teaches a Positive Psychology subject at Monash University. She is passionate about the wellbeing of students and staff in schools and loves sharing wellbeing science and trauma-informed practice with teachers.

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