IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Healing-centered work shows up in the moments that are hard to put on a spreadsheet: a steadier morning, a repaired relationship, a teacher who decided to stay. The stories below come from the educators and schools we have partnered with, shared in their own words. Together they show what becomes possible when the adults who care for students are cared for too.
Includes work delivered through Kelsey Chandler Consulting, now HEC. Shared with permission.
"Before these workshops I felt like I had an intuitive understanding about a lot of what you are saying about trauma and how to connect with students, but it is really helpful to have it all laid out so clearly.”
-Educator
“Learning more about the impacts of stress and trauma has led me to work with staff differently, be more considerate and clear.”
-School Administrator
“This session was really important for me, and helped me process an experience I had last year with a student.”
-Educator
“My coach is absolutely amazing at identifying problems, giving a different perspective on what could be improved, how that can happen and guiding you in a way that also allows you to figure things out on your own.”
-School Administrator
“Working with her helps me to be more reflective about the practices I currently use and some that I would like to implement - or implement differently next year.”
-Educator
“I took away the reminder that connecting more deeply with people makes such a difference. I am also reminded that, I want to focus more on prioritizing JOY!”
-Educator
“I took away the reminder that connecting more deeply with people makes such a difference. I am also reminded that, I want to focus more on prioritizing JOY!”
-Educator
“Best coaching experience I have had by far.”
-Educator
“The session on Trauma Informed Leadership has helped me immensely. The skills and techniques I have learned from her have not only helped my professional practice, but have also helped shed light and insight into some personal decisions I needed to make in order to be in integrity with my values. Time with her is time well spent!”
-Educator
“This work has fulfilled me not only as amazing professional development in my role as an elementary school counselor, but also as an opportunity to heal and care for myself.”
-School Counselor
“I like how you tell us why we are doing things (i.e. taking a break, putting names in order in chat) and make sure we are doing what we need to to take care of ourselves."
-Educator
“I appreciate reflection time, time to talk to colleagues, the resources sent, the breaks, the focus on take care of yourself first (sometimes in trainings I feel like we are treated like elementary students, thank you for treating us like adults)”
-Educator
“I have been so burnt out and worried. This session helped me put teaching in perspective. It is an act of love and giving, but I had been feeling like I'm simply holding it together. It helped me slow down and consider my values. How can I facilitate learning for my students while remaining true to my core values and holding space for us all -- as human beings?”
-Educator
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