A Resilience Framework: Mental Toughness for Teachers and Students

Presenter: Daniela Falecki, Director Teacher Wellbeing, Teacher Wellbeing Pty Ltd

Workshop Summary  

Schools are dynamic places where constant change can be overwhelming. This session uses the concept of ‘Mental Toughness’ to explore mindset, resilience, cognitive reframing and emotional regulation in the face of change and challenges. These strategies are grounded in the research of Sports Psychology, used by elite athletes and top functioning executives who thrive under pressure and change. Mental Toughness (Clough & Strycharczyk, 2011) involves reflecting on 4C’s: Control; Commitment; Challenge; and Confidence, to help us move from learned helplessness to empowered. This means reflecting on goals we are trying to achieve, how we respond to challenge, identifying areas we can and can’t control, and acknowledging areas we feel confident. Delve into a coaching framework to better navigate change that you may use by yourself and with students.

About the Presenter

Daniela Falecki, is the founder of Teacher Wellbeing, known as the “keep-it-real” teacher. With more than 25 years’ experience as a teacher in Government and independent schools in Australia, she specialises in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Daniela has a Masters in Education (Leadership), a Bachelor of Education (HPE), a Certificate in Rudolf Steiner Education, is a licensed Mental Toughness practitioner, an Executive Coach and member of the International Coach Federation and International Positive Psychology Association. Daniela has lectured at Sydney University and Western Sydney University in Educational Psychology where she was named lecturer of the year 2014 for her engaging style.

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