School educators and staff have been dealing with increasing levels of stress in and out of the workplace. This discussion will go over the impact of stress and vicarious/secondary trauma in school environments, with a focus on how you can take actionable steps to manage your risk.

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As school leaders, we have the power to make positive changes to improve the well-being of our team members while also making ourselves a priority.??

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1. You will learn about challenges with prioritizing your mental health, and tactics to build more self-care into your daily routines.
2. As a leader (at home and in life), we will go over strategies of how you can develop a culture of support and empathy at work.
3. We also will engage in interactive demonstrations to discover the benefits of using such relaxation techniques as deep breathing and mindful meditation to reduce stress.? ?
4. You will hear about best practices, success stories and gain RISE (Resilience in School Environments) resources to support resilient teams.

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?Rachel Wakefield, MSPH, MEd, CHES?

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Rachel is a tenured and senior health educator with a passion for helping people thrive at work and in life. Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente as a health educator, she spent three years teaching high school in Las Vegas and four years managing a Youth Health Educator Program for a nonprofit in Washington, D.C. As much as she loves to teach and help others, she loves to learn. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and holds a master of education and master of science in public health.

Brandon Massie, MS, SHRM-CP, CWWPM

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Brandon is a senior manager, Workforce Health with Kaiser Permanente, with more than 17 years of workplace wellness experience. Brandon is a certified human resources professional and Certified Worksite Wellness Program Manager. He is passionate about health promotion, with extensive experience helping organizations and individuals address their well-being as a leader, facilitator and coach.