Empowering School Staff Wellness Through Self-Care
Starts Apr 29, 2025
1 credit
Full course description
Live Webinar
April 29, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Zoom link: TBD
Description
In the highly demanding and often stressful environment of a school, the well-being of staff is not just important - it’s essential to the success and safety of both students and the entire school community. We invite all educators, administrators, and support staff to join us for an enlightening and practical webinar to explore how prioritizing staff wellness creates a healthier, more supportive school climate. This session will equip you with practical strategies to enhance your well-being, helping you feel more empowered and effective in your role, fostering safer learning environments, and contributing to a positive overall atmosphere for everyone. Your wellness matters because when staff thrives, the entire school thrives.
Audience
School Personnel and Mental Health Professionals.
Learning Objectives
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By the end of this webinar, you will be able to recognize your ability to harness your own power to optimize health and happiness.
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By the end of this webinar, you will be able to identify and implement strategies to improve your wellness.
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After this webinar, you will be able to develop a personal plan for wellness improvement.
Speakers
Miles Haney, Facilitator (Training Coordinator, Michigan School Safety Initiative)
Brandi Ansley, PhD, MS (Associate Professor of Special Education, Central Michigan University)
Project Team
Brent Miller (Training Manager, National Center for School Safety)
Cindi Thronson (Project Manager, Michigan School Safety Initiative)
Cassandra Johnson (School Safety Outreach Specialist, Michigan School Safety Initiative)
Continuing Education Credit
This webinar is offered for an MSSI certificate of completion.
Sponsor
The Michigan School Safety Initiative is housed at the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention and funded by the State of Michigan through the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (PA 166 of 2022 & HB 5783).
Contact Us
Visit our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on our website.
Contact us at schoolsafety@umich.edu with questions.