Well Teacher Groups

Being a teacher today is not easy. The demands that educators face inside and outside the classroom make it difficult for many teachers to maintain their physical and mental health. Challenging classroom dynamics and supporting family and friends leaves educators with little time to focus on their personal well-being.

The Well Teacher Groups provide educators the time and space to work with their colleagues and a trained wellness facilitator to work on their wellness. This new program was developed Wade Repta, author of the book The Well Teacher, on which the program is based.

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Who can attend?

Any BCTF member is eligible to register for a Well Teacher Group.

Participation in the Health and Wellness program or approval of your local union is not required.
What are some of the topics covered during the sessions?
General Wellness
- Introduction to the group, establishing group norms and confidentiality.
- Using the Wellness Wheel and Wellness Map to gain an understanding of your personal wellness and how to lead a more balanced life and set boundaries.
- The goal is to develop a wellness plan by the conclusion of the group.
Physical Health
- Developing an understanding of three key physical health challenges faced by teachers: pain, fatigue, and ergonomics.
- Having teachers use a log to monitor their physical health.
Mental Health
- Participants will review key mental health concepts, key stressors that impact teachers, and strategies to help manage these stressors.
- Practice and review key relaxation strategies such as deep breathing and mindfulness.
- Understand how to use tools such as Burnout Inventory and Thought Tracker to manage mental health.
What can teachers expect who register for the group?
- The size of the group is between 10‒15 teachers and a facilitator.
- A variety of learning modalities including facilitator sharing, individual work and reflection, small group discussion, and large group discussion.
- The activities include a combination of free-flowing conversation, directive discussions, and specific exercises.
- Homework is a part of the program, but not mandatory.
What happens at each session?

The sessions are offered after school or in the evening and have been designed to be offered virtually or in person. The Well Teacher Groups is composed of six two-hour sessions typically offered once a week:
Session one: General Wellness A
Session two: General Wellness B
Session three: Physical Health
Session four: Mental Health A
Session five: Mental Health B
Session six: Goal Setting Wellness Plan and Review.

Current and Upcoming Sessions

Registration for fall 2024 Well Teacher Groups has now closed. Please check back if you're interested in future dates, as more sessions will be offered in winter and spring of 2025.

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Your personal information is collected and used by the BCTF for the purpose of administering The Well Teacher Group. The BCTF and group leader share your name, email address, and telephone number for registration purposes. Please be aware that this information will be shared with the facilitator and/or the local president. For more information about our privacy practices, please see the BCTF Privacy Policy.

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Well Teacher Groups

Common questions

Who can attend?

What are some of the topics covered during the sessions?

What can teachers expect who register for the group?

What happens at each session?

Current and Upcoming Sessions

Register for Upcoming Sessions