Influential educator, Professor Helen Street presented a parent education workshop ‘Better than Ok. Helping young people to flourish at school and beyond’ to the Margaret River community last week. She also facilitated a Professional Development day with MRIS staff which was very well-received.
Hosted by Margaret River Independent School, Helen, who is a an applied social psychologist has a passion for education and improving mental health in children She has appeared as an expert guest on television and radio for many years.
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Principal Wendy Roediger said Prof. Street educated parents and staff on what equity in schools looks like and how this can be implemented.
Strategies for well-being with Prof. Helen Street
- Learn to BREATHE – Calmness comes One breath at a time
- Develop your ideal Self- take time to create the Life you want -albeit in small steps
- Pay Attention–be aware / use Mindfulness / Count 1-10 breaths
- Find some extraordinary TIME – do something YOU WANT TO DO for 2 hours per week. “Switch off regularly and lose track of time”
- Simplify to Survive–about Wants/Needs….. not should/could/would
- Do one thing at a time- time and attention
- Be Kind – have self-compassion – you do not have to be Perfect