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As anyone that has been in schools for any length of time knows, we love a good change, and we’re happy to go all-in on

A classic stress model suggests that when we encounter a stressful situation, we most often interpret it as a challenge or a threat; and we also think through whether we have what we need to cope.

Secondary traumatic stress symptoms may echo those of PTSD, and are a consequence of secondary trauma exposure. Awareness building, the use of ‘champions’, peer and supervisory support are helpful organisational strategies.

On March 31st, data and reporting from the annual ACU Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey was released, and Assoc Prof Paul Kidson noted

It is great to feel purposeful (but not overloaded), balanced, well and strong in our working lives. Sometimes however there can be a range of

‘Mattering’ is a concept that is coming of age. Bringing together ideas around belonging, connection, and purpose, mattering can be understood as consisting of feeling valued (and for some researchers, adding value is also a

As we come to the final weeks of the year, people are tired, frustration is creeping in and tempers can be shorter. In my 1:1

In my work, caring for self alongside caring about school related activities comes up regularly. In supporting people to make changes, discussing self-care/recovery as a

School leaders at every level are faced with adversity all too often. Whether critical incidents or adverse weather events, complex families or complicated staff matters,

In preparing for an upcoming school leader wellbeing panel, the host shared the above question with me and my first thought was ‘how long have

It has been a treat to recently complete a six week course with Professor Monica Worline through the US Center for Compassionate Leadership.

Wellbeing is not just the absence of ill-being, but instead a state in which we are feeling good and functioning well.