Understanding Brain States
Teacher stress has been on the rise, which is concerning not only for the health and wellbeing of teachers themselves, but also because of their role in creating a safe and supportive learning environment. Knowing what is occurring in the brain, self awareness, and self management are critical to avoid teacher burnout and to create supportive classrooms. Laura Anderson, School Psychologist and co-author of The Supportive Classroom, reviews the functions of the Rational Brain, the Emotional Brain, and the Survival Brain, and explains the processes that occur when stress and overwhelm interrupt the brain’s regulation. Noting how stress or lack of safety can reduce the Window of Tolerance and lead to irrational reactions, Anderson provides comprehensive lists of common stress responses, as well as strategies to help regulate the logical, emotional, and survival brains and create classrooms that are more satisfying, supportive, and safe
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