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How can we support the emotional wellbeing of teachers? | Sydney Jensen

How can we support the emotional wellbeing of teachers? | Sydney Jensen

Teachers emotionally support our kids -- but who’s supporting teachers?

TED Talks Daily · TED

November 13, 201911m 2s

Show Notes

Teachers emotionally support our kids -- but who’s supporting teachers? In this eye-opening talk, educator Sydney Jensen explores how teachers are at risk of "secondary trauma" -- the idea that they absorb the emotional weight of their students' experiences -- and shows how schools can get creative in supporting everyone's mental health and wellness.

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