Stress is an inevitable part of life, whether it's in the classroom or the home environment. A 2021 Ipsos poll showed that 49% of Canadians have experienced stress and depression levels over the past year that classify them as being "high risk" on a Mental Health Risk Index. Luckily, there is a wealth of research that indicates that we can control the impact of stress resulting in increased well-being both for ourselves and  our students. 

Join us as we explore the physiology of stress and the benefits of mindfulness practice. You'll come away with practical solutions for stress management and an understanding of how self-awareness impacts the prepared environment. 

Early Registration Bonus: The first 30 people to register will be entered into a draw to win a $50.00 Indigo gift certificate and 5 Maria Montessori Tulip Bulbs.

About Shelley

Shelley Murphy, PhD is a mindfulness teacher and a faculty member at OISE/University of Toronto. She is a former elementary teacher and currently teaches graduate courses in the Theory and Practice of Mindfulness in Education for educators and Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Department of Curriculum, Teacher and Learning. 

Shelley is the recipient of A Mindful Society's 2019 Michele Chaban Spirit of Leadership Award for her work and research focused on mindfulness in education. She is also the author of "Fostering Mindfulness: Building Skills that Students Need to Manage their Attention, Emotions and Behaviour in Classrooms and Beyond".