EI for Teachers Workshop

Achieve work-life balance, without sacrificing who you are.

The Emotional Intelligence for Teachers workshop is a 5-week online workshop that provides you with emotional intelligence skills to make a positive impact on your students and school community.

Next cohort starts mid 2024. (Date TBD)
Enrollment is limited to 12 people.
Join the waitlist to get first dibs.

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"I have always put others before myself, and this helped me begin to bring myself into the equation."

Kavita S.

"This was a life-changer. I previously had blamed myself for not having the energy to be more understanding..."

Mary D.

"I'm seeing and feeling more brightness and joy throughout a general day. Sending smiles and compassion to others."

Olivia M.

"The program had a strong impact for me. It changed the way I interact with others on a personal level. Thank you!"

Sarah V.

Constantly changing requirements and curriculum. High expectations. Work-life balance. Challenging classroom dynamics.

Being a teacher can be frustrating.

Whether you're just starting your teaching career or have been on your journey for decades, everyone agrees, teaching is HARD.

The overwhelming workload. Constantly changing requirements and curriculum. Challenging classroom dynamics. High expectations. Work-life balance. Emotional labor.

Yes! Teaching has some amazing rewards. Making an impact is a wonderful thing.

But, the pressures easily lead to burnout – lessening the positive impact you have on your students and school community.

It does not have to be this way...

You need the EI skills to keep your confidence high and burnout risk low.

The EI for Teachers orkshop is a 5-week online workshop for teachers who want to make a difference in their students' lives by becoming the teacher they've always wanted to be.

Through weekly live Zoom lessons, we'll show you timeless strategies that will help you increase your well-being, boost your confidence, and cultivate a deeper connection with your students.

And here's the best part? You'll do this alongside other smart and ambitious teachers like yourself – supporting one another along the way.

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Is this workshop right for you?

Do you want to prevent or eliminate burnout so that you can stay energized and focused throughout the day?

Are you an ambitious teacher who wants to make a lasting impact on your students and school community?

Are you someone who prioritizes your overall well-being?

Have you tried things like meditation and yoga but found it difficult to stick to?

Are you ready to become the teacher you've always wanted to be, without sacrificing who you are?

Do you want to connect with other like-minded teachers, helping one another along the way?

If you relate to any of these questions, then this workshop is for you.

Here's how it works.

The workshop is made up of three main areas.


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1. Weekly Zoom calls

Every Sunday, we'll meet live over Zoom. Each meeting will start with a short lesson followed by lively discussion.

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2. Daily assignments

While the assigments are meant to be completed between 15 and 30 minutes, they're meant to challenge you.

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3. Private community forum

Throughout the week, you'll engage with the community in the private online platform, helping one another along the way.

What you'll learn.

Just a few of the learning outcomes you'll achieve along the way.


Boost your emotional intelligence

Create a positive classroom environment. As a teacher with enhanced emotional intelligence, you can better recognize and address the emotional needs of your students. This fosters a more supportive and emotionally safe classroom atmosphere, where students feel understood, valued, and empowered to learn effectively. This skill allows you to navigate social situations more effectively, resolve conflicts, and build stronger, more harmonious relationships.


Develop unshakeable confidence

Inspire student confidence. When you, as a teacher, display unshakeable confidence in your subject matter and teaching abilities, you serve as a role model for your students. Your self-assured approach can inspire them to believe in their own potential, take on academic challenges with determination, and persist in their learning journey.


Adapt to constantly changing requirements and curriculum

Adapting to changing requirements and curriculum is crucial for teachers to maintain relevance and engagement. It leads to improved student engagement, better learning outcomes, and inclusivity. Additionally, it fosters professional growth, resilience, and job satisfaction among educators, ultimately preparing students for the future and positively impacting society through dynamic education.


Make decisions with clarity

Making well-informed decisions with clarity, whether related to curriculum choices or teaching methods, helps you create a more coherent and effective educational experience for your students. It ensures that your instructional decisions align with your educational goals and objectives.


Foster deeper connections with others

By fostering deeper connections with your students, you can establish a more trusting and supportive teacher-student relationship. This emotional connection can lead to improved communication, increased student engagement, and a more enriching educational journey for both you and your students.


Sail through day-to-day challenges

Developing effective strategies to handle day-to-day challenges in the classroom allows for smoother transitions, reduced disruptions, and more productive teaching time. This, in turn, enhances the overall learning experience for your students.

Agenda

  • 1-hour class five Tuesdays in a row
  • Lifetime access to workshop resources
  • 1:1 session to identify your unique needs
  • Recorded meditations on each week's theme

Week 1: Welcome and Introductions

  • Define your purpose
  • Intention setting

Week 2: Self-Awareness

  • The importance of self-awareness
  • Recognizing and understanding your emotions
  • Cultivating emotional resilience

Week 3: Compassion

  • What compassion is and what it is not
  • Building your compassion muscle
  • The 9 mindfulness attitudes

Week 4: Relationship Skills

  • Interconnection and common humanity
  • Strategies to increase social connection
  • Positive and effective communication skills

Week 5: Your Personal EI Plan

  • Create your plan
  • Next steps
  • Closure activities

Meet your instructor.

Hello! I'm Kristy Banks.

I'm a Behavior Analyst and was a Special Education teacher for more than a decade.

I've witnessed firsthand the incredible dedication of my colleagues and the challenges they face, often leaving them emotionally exhausted and physically drained.

I started CaringTeacher.org to help solve this problem.

My mission is to empower educators with strategies to enhance their well-being, effectiveness, and the overall classroom experience.

I'm excited to start this life-changing journey with you!

Kristy Banks

FAQ


This workshop is for teachers, educators, and school staff at all levels, from kindergarten through higher education.

If you want to prevent or combat burnout and improve your emotional intelligence, then this workshop is for you.

Next cohort starts mid 2024. (Date TBD)

Join the waitlist to get first dibs.

You'll learn practical strategies for managing stress, preventing burnout, and fostering emotional intelligence.

Topics covered include self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and effective communication.

We'll meet over Zoom for 5 Sundays in a row. Each session is 1 hour long.

Assignments will be provided over the course of workshop. Each will take between 15 and 30 minutes to complete.

The workshop is $500.

Join the waitlist for $250 off.

Here's what you'll get

  1. Weekly sessions (live and recorded)
  2. Lifetime access to all content
  3. Access to the private community forum

Our goal is to provide you with as much value and support as possible.

If at any point during the workshop you find that it does not meet your expectations, we'll send you a 100% refund, no questions asked.

Kind words from people like you.

"I have always put others before myself, and this helped me begin to bring myself into the equation."
- Kavita S.

"This was a life-changer. I previously had blamed myself for not having the energy to be more understanding of others or more patient with them. Learning to have compassion for myself – and how much more capacity that gave me for having true compassion for others – was mind blowing in its simplicity."
- Mary D.

"I aways thought in order to grow I have to suffer through a problem. I now experienced that I can grow without suffering."
- Amanda B.

"I'm seeing and feeling more brightness and joy throughout a general day. Sending smiles and compassion to others – known and unknown. And overall feeling a greater fulfillment and heart opening."
- Olivia M.

"I've become more patient and willing to hear others out before jumping to a state of frustration. My mind is more settled and have noticed that I am becoming more conscientious."
- Petra K.

"I am grateful that I was able to do this. I believe everyone can benefit from it."
- Armen V.

"The program had a strong impact for me. It changed the way I interact with others on a personal level. Thank you."
- Sarah V.

"I was really able to apply active listening to all aspects of my life whether it be at work, with family and with friends. I find it to be very rewarding and helpful in circumstances when I try to have answers but don't have them and when they are actually not needed. Sometimes just being there to listen is the compassion and care that someone needs!"
- Surchon L.

"Being more aware of what is going on around me is where compassion has made a big difference."
- Jamie R.

"Feels like a mindset shift. Having self-compassion as an awareness changes my internal and external dialogue."
- Kelly L.

Ready to make this the best school year ever?

Next cohort starts mid 2024. (Date TBD)
Join the waitlist to get first dibs.

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