Description
Why This Training Matters
Teachers play a central role in shaping both academic success and emotional wellbeing in schools. When teachers strengthen their own social and emotional skills, they create classrooms that are calmer, more connected, and more engaging. This two-hour introductory training provides teachers with strategies to enhance their own wellbeing while equipping them with practical SEL tools to use with students.
Who It Is For
- Elementary, middle, and high school teachers
- Schools seeking to improve classroom climate and teacher wellbeing
- Educators who want practical SEL strategies for both themselves and their students
Training Structure
The training blends reflective practice, teacher strategies, and classroom-ready SEL activities. Each module offers skills that teachers can apply immediately in their own teaching.
Opening & Grounding
Teachers begin with mindfulness practices that set the tone, reflect on their teaching role, and explore why SEL matters.
Module 1 – Teacher Presence
Simple techniques to enhance posture, voice, and focus, building calm authority and a positive learning environment.
Module 2 – Human Connection
Everyday strategies for rapport and engagement that make students feel seen, valued, and motivated.
Module 3 – Bias Awareness
Practical tools to notice and respond fairly to assumptions, fostering equitable and inclusive teaching.
Module 4 – Responsive Teaching & Conflict Resolution
Calm, respectful ways to handle disruption and defiance while maintaining authority.
Module 5 – Professional Boundaries & Ethics
Clear frameworks to protect teacher wellbeing and maintain healthy, professional student relationships.
Module 6 – Closing & Integration
Mindfulness practices for everyday teaching routines, plus action planning so every teacher leaves with tools they can immediately apply.
Program Facilitators
Massrat Shaikh, PhD
Educational Psychologist | Certified SEL Educator
Dr. Shaikh leads the training with expertise in social-emotional learning and teacher wellbeing. Her doctoral research focuses on SEL, and she actively guides policy in inclusion and wellbeing through her work. With several years of experience in mindfulness and SEL, she brings both research depth and practical classroom strategies to her sessions.
Avni Ved PhD Scholar | Educator | Mental Health Advocate. Avni Ved is a PhD scholar whose current research explores SEL for educators. She has served as a psychology teacher, counselor, and head of learning and development, bringing a strong background in teacher support. Avni is also the host of Mind Matters, a mental health podcast with Arabian Stories, Oman, where she promotes awareness and wellbeing across the community.
What Schools Gain
- Educators with stronger social and emotional skills
- Practical classroom strategies for building connection and managing conflict
- A more positive, engaging classroom environment
- Foundations for whole-school wellbeing initiatives
Take-Home Resources
Teachers receive a simple toolkit with strategies and scripts from each module, making it easy to integrate SEL into everyday teaching.
Key Outcomes
- Improved teacher wellbeing and resilience
- Greater classroom presence and effectiveness
- Stronger teacher-student relationships
- Practical SEL activities aligned to student needs
Get Started
Ready to bring SEL and wellbeing training to your teachers? Contact us to discuss how the Mindful Educator program can support your staff.
