Teacher Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being

This evidence-based workshop explores teacher mental health and psychosocial well-being, addressing stress, burnout, and emotional fatigue and their impact on teaching, learner outcomes, and school climate. Drawing on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT), participants will develop practical skills in self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stress management through guided mindfulness, reflection, and experiential learning. The workshop also examines how freelance educators can strengthen collective well-being by building professional networks, engaging in peer mentoring, setting healthy boundaries, and creating sustainable support systems across diverse workplaces. Participants will learn strategies to reduce isolation, build resilience through community, and foster collaboration. By the end, participants will have practical tools to manage stress, enhance resilience, and promote cultures of wellness, empathy, and sustainable professional well-being. Lernziele After this workshop participants will be able to … understand the causes and impact of stress, burnout, and psychosocial challenges on teacher well-being, professional effectiveness, and learner outcomes apply practical mindfulness and cognitive-behavioural strategies to regulate emotions, manage stress, and promote personal resilience develop healthy habits and self-care practices that support long-term mental health and professional well-being promote a positive collaborative culture by fostering psychological safety, peer support, and leadership practices that enhance collective well-being Zielgruppe: alle Kursleitenden der Berliner Erwachsenenbildung Kompetenzbereich(e): 3A