Full course description
Self-compassion–extending kindness and compassion to ourselves as educators—reduces stress, improves emotional regulation, and promotes teaching practices that lead to more autonomy and motivation in students. When students practice self-compassion, not only do they feel better, but they also show more motivation to improve. Join this supportive community to learn how to practice self-compassion and encourage self-compassion in your school and/or classroom.
Why Join?
- Protect yourself from burnout by learning how to practice self-compassion.
- Increase student well-being, motivation, and a willingness to grow from challenges.
- Connect with others to learn how self-compassion fuels resilience, confidence, and autonomy.
What’s Included:
- Three 90-minute facilitated sessions with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley
- A deep dive into the science of self-compassion with a group of like-minded educators from around the world
- Resources and takeaways to apply directly in your school and/or classroom
When to Attend:
Each week we will offer three opportunities to engage in a community of practice—please join one session each week on the day/time that works best for you:
- Tuesdays: Feb 10, 17, 24 (3:30 - 5:00 pm PT)
- Wednesdays: Feb 11, 18, 25 (2:00 - 3:30 pm PT)
- Thursdays: Feb 12, 19, 26 (9:00 - 10:30 am PT)
Sign up to learn how to practice self-compassion and create a classroom culture where both educators and students can thrive.
We have tried to make this programming accessible to many income levels; if the cost is prohibitive to you, please reach out to us at ggsceducation@berkeley.edu to discuss options.
After participating in all three sessions in this community of practice, you will receive a Greater Good Educators badge with 5 clock hours of professional development credit from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. One unit of graduate level credit is available after every 15 hours of participation (3 separate communities of practice) from the University of the Pacific through Courses4Teachers.
For more information about this option, visit Courses4Teachers and review their process for registration.
Come ready to connect, reflect, and grow with fellow educators as we build kinder, happier classrooms where everyone belongs!
Click here for an information packet about Greater Good Educators.