Posts Tagged ‘trauma’
EP 105: Compassion Fatigue & Sharing The Emotional Load
In this heartfelt conversation, educator and researcher Mariel Lombard, PhD candidate at Western Sydney University joins Meg Durham to share a profoundly personal journey that every educator can relate to. With unwavering honesty, Mariel reveals her own battles with compassion fatigue and PTSD, drawing a raw and authentic connection between her experiences and the widespread…
Read MoreEp 104: Tolerating Discomfort & Embracing Challenges
Ready to explore the surprising impact of student behaviour on teacher wellbeing and discover powerful insights for creating a more resilient and thriving classroom environment? In this insightful episode, Meg Durham invites Andrew Fuller, a clinical psychologist, to join her in a discussion about the challenges teachers face, particularly in the wake of pandemic-related disruptions.…
Read MoreEp 59: We All Carry Trauma
When you hear the word ‘trauma’ what do you think? Whether you’re aware of it or not, trauma affects every person, every day. It can show up in yourself or through the people closest to you. And inevitably it can affect your relationships, career and personal wellbeing. So how do you work through life trauma?…
Read MoreEp 42: Child Psychiatry
Learn about children’s behavioural issues to be the best educator, parent and carer you can be. As a Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatrist, Dr Chris Wever helps children, schools, parents, and educators overcome behavioural issues early on. Leave this heartfelt conversation feeling empowered to recognise signs in young children today for a better tomorrow. So…
Read MoreEp 32: When Love Hurts
What is a respectful relationship, and how do you know if you (or your children) are in one? In this conversation, CEO of Enlighten Education Dannielle Miller shares the importance of healthy relationships and the consequences of domestic abuse. So get ready to feel empowered to make a difference and speak up where it’s needed…
Read MoreEp21: Seeing Clearly
Learn about overcoming adversity from ‘The Mind Tradie’ Jamie Usher to help you move forward and make the most of every day. Meg chats to Jamie about how a medical diagnosis challenged his entire belief system in this thoughtful episode. Through this hardship, Jamie dives into the power of hard work, commitment and believing in…
Read MoreEp 14 Happiness After Loss and other dark and difficult times
Learn about the resilience of the human spirit in times of grief and transition from Dr Maria Sirois during this powerful conversation that will leave you inspired to experience more joy and peace in your life. In this episode, Maria and Meg discuss valuable insights about processing grief, the power of ‘and’, and how to…
Read MoreE7: Trauma-Informed, Strength-Based Classrooms
Working with challenging students can be tough work for any teacher or educator, and you’ll walk away from this episode equipped with practical strategies you can use to bring more joy and meaning to the learning process. In this educational podcast about the art of teaching, Meg Durham converses with Dr Tom Brunzell, the Director…
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