Introductory Handouts for Educators
What If Your School Had a Built-In Culture of Resilience?
Educators are navigating rising demands—emotionally, mentally, and physically. It’s no surprise that burnout is at an all-time high.
We Are Resilient™ gives school teams tools to center themselves, connect with one another, and create compassionate school cultures where educators and students thrive.
Grounded in science. Rooted in humanity. Built for today’s classrooms.
“The We Are Resilient program creates a space and support for teacher wellbeing, so essential in this time we live in. I’ve heard only positive feedback from teachers and staff.”
Amanda Jacobson, School Counselor, Auburn Union School District
Flexible, High-Impact Support for Your Team
As an education professional, you know that students—and your colleagues—are facing more social, emotional, and mental health challenges than ever before. We Are Resilient™ can strengthen your ability to stay centered and respond with clarity, empathy, and confidence. We provide:
- Customized professional development sessions that equip staff with tools for stress management and connection.
- Staff wellness programs for Ongoing support for educator well-being and retention.
- Coach certification to train leaders within your team to carry this work forward.
We offer a self-guided We Are Resilient™ course designed for education professionals. This flexible, robust learning experience includes the option to earn a continuing education (CE) unit, making it a powerful way to strengthen your resilience while advancing your professional development.
| Are you experiencing… | And seeking ways to… |
|---|---|
| Exhaustion or burnout | Manage your stress |
| Overwhelming demands | Set healthy boundaries |
| Disruptive relationships | Connect with difficult people |
| Are you seeing… | And seeking ways to… |
|---|---|
| Generational trauma | Enhance trauma-informed teaching skills |
| Mental health challenges | Empower students and families |
| Lack of diversity, equity and inclusion | Create a climate of belonging |
How We Are Resilient™ Supports Educators and Schools
- Helps educators center themselves and manage daily stress
- Builds communication and collaboration across teams
- Reduces burnout through practical self-care tools
- Strengthens student relationships with presence and patience
- Promotes emotional regulation that educators can model for students
- Creates a shared language of resilience across your site
- Supports stronger classroom communities and school-wide culture
- Empowers educators to bring their best selves to school every day
The We Are Resilient™ Practical Skills for Resilient Educators offers educators a hands-on resource book with the full breadth of the We Are Resilient™ approach, including the science behind each skill for themselves and to teach others.
“After 60 years of research we have arrived at a surprisingly simple conclusion: nothing—nothing—has more impact in the life of a child than positive relationships.”
Peter L. Benson, Search Institute
We Are Resilient™ Mindsets, Skills, and Patterns Poster
Practical Skills for Resilient Educators
Fostering Culture of Resilience
“You helped normalize feelings and brought awareness to considering how our needs/feelings impact students. It is great food for thought and reflection. It was exactly what we all needed to go forward, at this especially difficult time.“
Terry Ziegler, Executive Director, Mt. Taylor Children’s Centers
💡 Training & Consultation for Educators
We provide We Are Resilient™ training and consultation in an engaging, supportive environment where education professionals can practice resilience skills using real-life, relatable scenarios.
By defining group agreements and strengthening relational practices, our training helps foster inclusion, connection, and overall well-being—whether at the classroom, school, or district level.
Our programs are fully customizable to meet your team’s goals, focus areas, and budget—making it easy to integrate into existing professional development plans.
Contact us to explore the best-fit solution for your team or site.