In this second part of episode 19, Chris Neal and I discuss several techniques to promote self care and mindfulness. These meditations and guided practices are great for teachers, parents, students- anyone.

Chris also discusses the benefits and simplicity of beginning a mindfulness practice and offers several tools and resources to help begin your journey.

Be sure to listen to part 1 of Episode 19, and visit our website at www.faecc.org to learn more.

Peace!

In this episode, Chris Neal discusses how to promote self care for fine arts teachers. We identify some examples of physical and other symptoms, as well as some common performance stress norms that can be beneficial.

But what happens when those stresses that served so well in performance mode push you past the brink in a classroom setting?

Tune in for a great first part episode that discusses these and more, then check out part 2 for mindfulness exercises and other solutions.

Get more info at our website www.faecc.org and get links to Chris Neal's website and podcast for more information as well.

In this episode, Dr. Alaina Johnson takes us on a brief tour of the inner workings of a teen/tween creative student. Whether it’s art, dance, music, theatre, or another of the creative arts, Dr. Alaina has valuable advice to help parents and teachers understand what the student is thinking, feeling, and experiencing. Great for parents, teachers, mentors, lesson instructors, and anyone that interacts consistently with creative students.

For a more in-depth perspective, be sure to check out Dr. Alaina’s book, “Parenting Talent”, where she goes into more detail and provides specific actions that adults can adopt when communicating with their creative students.

Get more info at Dr. Alaina’s website www.parentingtalent.com. Visit https://www.faecc.org for links, show notes, transcript, and more great resources.