Winter Well Teacher Groups begin next week and are currently open for registration. These six-week groups focus on supporting educators in developing tools and skills related to improving vitality and resiliency. This holistic approach to wellness equips teachers to make lifestyle changes that positively affect their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. All groups are confidential and facilitated by trained health consultants, and are available to contract teachers and TTOCs.
The groups focus on the following areas:
- discussions of the challenges facing teachers in maintaining wellness and balance, and how to address these issues through both goal setting and commitment to self
- discussions of the physical health challenges facing teachers, such as pain, fatigue, voice, and ergonomics
- opportunities for teachers to examine their own level of burnout and mental health status, and to utilize tools to help manage negative thinking
- development of an individual wellness plan, with goals specific to each participant, based on the information and strategies discussed throughout The Well Teacher groups.
Members can find more information and register online at https://www.bctf.ca/topics/services-information/wellness/attend-a-well-teacher-group—a-free-wellness-workshop-designed-for-teachers and contact wellteacher@bctf.ca with any questions.
The following dates and times are being offered this winter (all times PT):
The Well Teacher Group One
Presenters: Terisha Weber and Raiah Hark
Dates: Tuesdays, January 27–March 3, 2026
Time: 2:30–4:30 p.m. PT
Location: Online
The Well Teacher Group Two
Presenters: Lara Williams and Kayleigh Hunter
Dates: Tuesdays, January 27–March 3, 2026
Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m. PT
Location: Online
The Well Teacher Group Three
Presenters: Lara Williams and Kayleigh Hunter
Dates: Wednesdays, January 28–March 4, 2026
Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m. PT
Location: Online
The Well Teacher Group Four
Presenter: Christy de Bulnes
Dates: Wednesdays, January 28–March 4, 2026
Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m. PT
Location: Online
The Well Teacher Group Five
Presenter: Darby Barnes
Dates: Thursdays, February 5–March 12, 2026
Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m. PT
Location: Online