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What's Happening to Teachers Isn't Just Burnout
Wellness, Grief, ACT Shelli Armstrong Wellness, Grief, ACT Shelli Armstrong

What's Happening to Teachers Isn't Just Burnout

Teaching is a calling — and right now, that calling is under serious strain. This post explores why what educators are experiencing goes beyond burnout, introducing the concept of moral injury and what the research says about it. We also cover practical, evidence-based strategies for protecting mental health when the system isn't making it easy.

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Understanding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Grief, ACT, Coping, Trauma Guest User Grief, ACT, Coping, Trauma Guest User

Understanding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people develop psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking actions aligned with personal values. ACT benefits those with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other challenges through its six core processes: acceptance, cognitive defusion, present moment awareness, self-as-context, values clarification, and committed action.

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Navigating Grief: My Journey with Acceptance
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Navigating Grief: My Journey with Acceptance

🤔 Ever wondered how to navigate the messy world of grief and come out stronger on the other side? 💪 Our latest blog dives into the personal journey of our practice manager with therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Spoiler: it's all about finding balance and embracing life, pain and all! Head to our blog for the full scoop. 🚀 #GriefJourney

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