50 min

Authoritative Mindfulness Reason With Logik

    • Personal Journals

Community leaders Neil 'Logik' Donaldson and Segun Akinsanya sat down with Psychotherapist Shawna Akerman of Karma Cares as they review personal stories anonymously shared by High school teachers, of their profound struggles and pain that extend beyond the walls of school environment; that impact their ability to show up as their best selves in the classroom. Utilizing the key tools of self-awareness, reflection, kindness and open communication; Neil, Segun and Shawna discuss in depth the experiences of teachers; providing insight into the best way of managing these difficult emotions through 'Authoritative Mindfulness'

Key Themes that were identified by the Teachers anonymous responses:

1. Death, Loss & Managing Grief
2. Mental Health
3. Feelings of Failure
4. Work & Home Life Balance
5. Mindset & Ethos

Additional resources can be found here:

Call 211 to speak with a specialist who can refer you to a number of impactful programs in the community. 211ontario.ca/search/

Our website is regularly updated with educational resources and upcoming events. www.stolenfromafrica.org/events

Video of our student-focused Response-Ability Program where we discuss self-awareness, conflict resolution, trauma healing, and goal setting with students.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM3Jo1r2Ea8

Shawna and her team at Karma Cares would be happy to match you with someone to talk to if you are interested in exploring therapy.
www.karmacares.ca/

Community leaders Neil 'Logik' Donaldson and Segun Akinsanya sat down with Psychotherapist Shawna Akerman of Karma Cares as they review personal stories anonymously shared by High school teachers, of their profound struggles and pain that extend beyond the walls of school environment; that impact their ability to show up as their best selves in the classroom. Utilizing the key tools of self-awareness, reflection, kindness and open communication; Neil, Segun and Shawna discuss in depth the experiences of teachers; providing insight into the best way of managing these difficult emotions through 'Authoritative Mindfulness'

Key Themes that were identified by the Teachers anonymous responses:

1. Death, Loss & Managing Grief
2. Mental Health
3. Feelings of Failure
4. Work & Home Life Balance
5. Mindset & Ethos

Additional resources can be found here:

Call 211 to speak with a specialist who can refer you to a number of impactful programs in the community. 211ontario.ca/search/

Our website is regularly updated with educational resources and upcoming events. www.stolenfromafrica.org/events

Video of our student-focused Response-Ability Program where we discuss self-awareness, conflict resolution, trauma healing, and goal setting with students.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM3Jo1r2Ea8

Shawna and her team at Karma Cares would be happy to match you with someone to talk to if you are interested in exploring therapy.
www.karmacares.ca/

50 min