Dr. rer. soc. Patrick Possel

@jcpsforward @CEHD_UofL @UofL_EdLead My wife always reminds me that only if I take care of myself I can take care of my students. ... She calls it an ethical obligation. #JCPSChat

@jcpsforward A4: Have you guys tried what some call "grounding". It's to focus on something "real" in the moment. Like really focusing how something tastes that you eat. Takes only 10 seconds but it works. #JCPSChat

@mrsbuckingham16 @jcpsforward Organizing your thoughts and tasks. Works for me as well. And I LOOOOOVE crossing things off. But others can feel more overwhelmed by doing that. #JCPSChat

@jcpsforward You all mentioned already great strategies. Workout, relaxation, do something else that requires your full attention so you can't think of something work related. #JCPSchat

@meme3rat @meme3rat I tried archery. Works well for me, so I can see the juggling. You have to be focused. #JCPSchat

A2: I listen to John Williams musical scores, juggle, listen to spa music or take deep, cleansing breaths. #JCPSChat

@CarlaKent_1 @CarlaKent_1 sounds like you found your way to relax, great strategy that works for many. #JCPSchat

@jannateaches A2: @jannateaches What you do sounds helpful. Figuring out what you can control and what not. Can you let go of what you can't control? #JCPSchat

A1: In my house, my husband gives me 15 minutes to get it all out, and then I don't bring it back up that night. I also seek advice from colleagues. I cry... a lot. I pray over these situations. And I ask myself, "What am I in control of in this situation?" #JCPSChat

@mrkleinsenglish A2: @mrkleinsenglish what workout works for you? #JCPSchat

A2. Disappointing people or letting them down. I dwell on it. To deal, I have honest convo and also workout to blow off steam. #jcpschat

@cmudd19 A1: I know it sounds weird, but it's actually nice to hear how much you all care for your students #JCPSchat

@AvenCook Hi Aven, I hear you. You are right, it's hard to hear all those stories. #JCPSchat

@jcpsforward I'm faculty with UofL's Counseling Psychology program and work with teachers and schools for over 20 years because I admire the great job many of you do.

@jcpsforward Good evening, Dr. Patrick Possel from UofL here. #JCPSChat

@ammitchellphd @DrDP_KySchools Looking forward to a relaxing and entertaining chat #JCPSChat

Join us tonight at 8:00pm for the #JCPSChat on self-care for teachers! It is a stressful time and your colleagues at UofL are here to co-moderate the discussion! #CardProud #LeadershipMatters