The Connected Teacher: Practical tools for self-compassion and trauma-informed teaching

What if the Grinch never stole Christmas? We often remember the Grinch as the villain of the story—but what if stealing Christmas was the very thing that ended his isolation? In this episode, we reexamine a familiar holiday tale through a trauma-informed, human lens and explore what it teaches us about belonging, behavior, and connection. For teachers, this conversation goes deeper than a children...

Three words that instantly stopped me from going down the lonely path of isolation. Listen to this episode to hear a powerful example of how connection was a catalyst to healing. Register for my FREE teacher workshops starting February 6. 8 weeks of online classes with a digital workbook. https://forms.gle/qSsAKn5Y3PyFbqn29 .

When your feeling chaotic, so are your students. When you are feeling calm, so are your students. When you are feeling connected- you guessed it, so are your students. Because of the way our brains are wired, we need connection. Without connection the world feels unsafe and insecure, which is a terrible learning environment. When teachers can intentionally invite calm into their classrooms, everyo...

Tools you will leave with from my conversation with Dr Helen Dugdale: -Staying Above the Line -The Snowball affect of positivity -The Importance of Identifying our Values -How to better prioritize - Benefits of Deep Breathing Connect with Dr Dugdale: helen@australianbraincoaching.com.au    Her website: https://www.australianbraincoaching.com.au/ This link will send you to where you can book a FREE...

It is SO, SO common to believe that if I start being kind to myself for all the mistakes that I make, I will only make more mistakes and get myself into an even deeper hole. Thank goodness for the research behind self-compassion because this isn't actually the case. This week I am reading a section from Kristin Neff's book: Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak up...

You will leave this episode knowing two very simple strategies you can start using TODAY to help build a more connected classroom. You will also learn that vulnerability is a sign of STRENGTH, not weakness, and the examples in this episode will help make it clear to you if being vulnerable is YOUR next step. Your school needs you, your students need you, and you need you. Lets connect! fb: Camille...

Julie DeJesus everyone!!!! Her message of human connection is loud and strong, and is beautifully laid out in her children's book Broccolipunzle: The Girl With Extraordinary hair. Not only will you be greatly entertained by Broccolipunzle being read by the freakin' author, but you will also leave with simple tools to take into your classroom that will NOT take any more of your time. Connec...

You can't give from an empty cup? We've heard that over and over, but we want to give so badly and feel like it's our duty as teachers to give. Guess what?! There's a way we can give that is sustainable and truly helps us show up as the teacher we want to be. This episode outlines what that can look like, and how to create it for ourselves. This is a must-listen! Lets chat! camille...

This episode has a phrase that you can use DAILY to help you get through those challenging days where you wonder if you should quit. Those days where the self-criticism piles on and feels like it will go on forever. When applied correctly, this phrase can slow the pendulum of "I'm the best teacher ever" and "I am, and was never enough" to "It just is" It doesn&#39...

How often do you say you "should" do something? What does that feel like? Not good, I'm guessing. This episode gives examples of how "should" might be showing up uninvited in your life. The first step is to recognize it's there, the next step is to NOT judge it if it is, and lastly, bury it so it will stop having the negative influence that it ALWAYS will. Talk soon!

Want a phrase that will get you out of bed in the morning, or motivate you to grade that writing assignment you were once excited about? I not only answer this question, but also provide some insight about what your life can look like when you let 'shoulds' dictate your life. This episode is a game-changer! This phrase can change everything for you! What will your future self thank you for...

No one says it better than Kristin Neff the difference between Self-Compassion and Self-Indulgence. By the end of this episode you will have more clarity what the difference looks like for you. The children's book "You're Going to Love This Book" by Jory John is such a fun read aloud that also includes some rhetoric that can help you gain more understanding what you really think,...

Self-Doubt has a way of getting louder the more we care about something; like being a good teacher. In this episode, I open up about the voice of doubt that still shows up for me- and why I choose to keep showing up anyway. If you've ever wondered how to move forward when insecurity feels heavy, this conversation will remind you that courage isn't about silencing doubt; it's about walk...

In this heartfelt episode of Teach Like a Human , I open up about my thoughts on school shootings—an unthinkable reality that leaves behind waves of grief, fear, and unanswered questions. Instead of turning away from the pain or getting stuck in the “why,” I share why allowing ourselves to truly grieve is the key to personal and collective healing. Grief honors the lives lost, makes space for our...

Assisstant Principal Ami Anderson is here this week to talk about time allocation to supporting teachers and students and what that actually looks like. Ami shares her perspective on impacts of COVID-positive and not-so-positive- on the public education system. She shares what it could look like if teachers had more self-compassion. Questions: email me: camillescow17@gmail.com

This episode will help you look forward to finding your joy, and you will leave with simple mindset shifts that can help you carry the incredible burdens that you have. You have the future of the world in your hands; let me help yo u make your future brighter! Helpful links: Abby Cox Episode from her podcast called First Lady and Friends. It's fabulous! https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-kv5r6-20000ba...

In this episode you get a glimpse of my struggles as a teacher and what it cost me to try to keep them to myself. I describe some tools that I wish I had from the beginning of my teaching. Whether you're years into your career, or just starting, these 3 pillars and the practical takeaway that I leave with you at the end will change the trajectory of your teaching for good. Wanna connect? Send me a...

Teachers, have you ever been hard on yourself? Who am I kidding, of course you have! Did it get you what you wanted? Probably not. The good news, is that Self-compassion, as weak as it might sound, is actually the thing that will help you. This episode helps you identify if you are harder on yourself than what is helpful, and provides easy steps to make a change if you're goal is to become an...

This episode provides a brief overview of what trauma can look like in teachers and in students. Being aware of how trauma shows up in our bodies can not only give us better awareness of what we need in order to recover from difficult moments in the classroom, but also provide us with the tools necessary to better see our students and be able to meet them where they are. After listening to this ep...

Teacher burnout is not only a buzz word, but is also widely misunderstood. There are many indicators of burnout that will likely surprise you. This episode covers signs of burnout and gives practical tools to help you gain the awareness necessary to sustainably show up the way you want to. It defines the terms nervous system, emotional baseline, and gets to the root of stress. Contact me: camilles...

This first episode shares a bit about my background as an educator and why I care so deeply about emotional resilience in teaching. From the burnout I’ve lived through to the breakthroughs I’ve seen, I’ll tell you how self-compassion and trauma-informed practices changed everything—for me and for the students I serve. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or stretched too thin, this episode is...