Stress, Sanity & Survival in the School

A professional development program for educators presented by Ron Partin

Stress is an inescapable part of teaching. Some believe it is part of the job description. This workshop uses a practical, problem-solving approach to identifying, preventing, and coping with stress. The workshop incorporates humor and active involvement of all participants. A humorous slide presentation is used to structure the sessions. While this program is not intended as a substitute for therapy, professional educators will benefit both in and out of the school. This workshop can be tailored for counselors, administrators, support staff, and other populations.

Workshop goals

Identify the major sources of stress in their jobs.
Recognize the effects that stress has upon their lives
Take active steps in stress prevention and resistance
Develop a personalized stress management plan
Work with colleagues to reduce the stress level in their schools

Program Content

What is stress?

Eustress vs. distress
Chronic vs. acute stresses

What creates stress?

Identifying personal stressors
Vulnerability to stress
The role of our environment
Self-defeating behaviors

What are the costs of stress?

The physical toll
Interpersonal effects
Civility and morale
Teacher burnout

Stress prevention strategies

Nurturing resistance and resilience
Developing supportive environments
It's how we see it! Changing perceptions
Coping with change
On being "Super Teacher"
Putting first things first


A smorgasbord of stress reducers

Finding healthy outlets
Learning to relax
Handling crises
Other sanity savers
Professional rejuvenation


Helping others deal with stress