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Maximizing Mental Health: Evidence-based Strategies to Manage Stress
The purpose of this presentation is to provide educators with practical tools and strategies to help them manage their stress and to teach students how to handle their own stress. This presentation will go over the most recent science on the impact of stress on health, learning, and behavior and will teach participants evidence-based strategies to immediately reduce stress. This is a mental health-focused session that helps participants recognize stress triggers, understand the correlation between stress and mental health, and how stress impacts student engagement and learning.
This talk was presented at:
2023 National ESEA Conference
February 2023
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Indianapolis, IN
For more information:
https://www.matthewwappett.com/
Speakers
Matthew Wappett
Dr. Matthew Wappett is a researcher, a writer, and an educator in leadership, stress management, and inclusion. His approach to “compassionate leadership” has been implemented in many organizations and classrooms. Dr. Wappett is also the Executive Director of the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University. He also holds an affiliate appointment as a Research Associate Professor in the USU Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling. Dr. Wappett’s teaching and research on the effects of stress on learning and behavior helps individuals and organizations understand how to become more resilient and inclusive. Dr. Wappett is committed to providing educators, social workers, and other human service professionals with the tools they need to manage their stress, and the skills they need to become more resilient. He is committed to creating inclusive environments that foster a sense of purpose and belonging. Dr. Wappett’s work is also focused on the effects of laughter as a stress management technique and a tool to create inclusion. Dr. Wappett genuinely enjoys teaching people how to laugh and his engaging and entertaining presentation style has made Dr. Wappett a highly sought-after public speaker and trainer.
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The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (formerly the National Title I Association) is dedicated to building the capacity of education professionals to provide disadvantaged children with a high quality education. Their ESEA Network website provides a host of resources to educators at all levels.
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