[ana]

I will defiantly walk away if I need to and take a few deep breaths if the situation is not unsafe. I take my breaks and not deal with work during that time.

[Maria]

Working with children is very rewarding and very emotional work. Are there any techniques you’ve found to release stress?

– take a walk

– practice deep breathing

– listen to a podcast

– take a bath

[jillian]

what works for me while im actively working with the children is finding a moment that you can sit down and just take some deep breathes and try to calm yourself down for a meditative moment.

[Hailey-Rae Johnson]

At my school we do something that i call the pass off and return and this is when another teacher will usually check in with the present teacher and see if they need an assist or moment and when that teacher does step out, the other teacher will continue to follow up with the child but also explain the feelings the other teacher might have had. When the teacher has had a minute to calm down and the child is ready, they both are brought back together to finish talking it out and this will usually end with a hug and a reminder that feelings are important and we should all feel them safely.

[asha]

Help them by talking to them and trying to find something that will help relive them and help them feel better, and let them know that you’re not alone and that you can talk to an adult you trust

[HQ]

To release stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance, here are some techniques：Meditation, music and work out.

[Sarah Ploium]

reading , playing with kids, listening music, and meditation

[Sydney]

I find that reading, listening to music, singing, deep breaths, or taking a walk help me the most.

[Sydney Weinberger]

I like to take new ways home from work to keep myself engaged on something other than thinking about all of my stressors.

[Tenlee]

Working with children is very rewarding and very emotional work. Are there any techniques you’ve found to release stress?

Deep breathing, taking walks, spending time with family, friends or pets

[Anna N.]

My biggest stress reliefs are deep breathing, getting up and walking outside, sitting somewhere else for a few minutes away from what’s stressing me, or cuddling my cats.

[ValRhee Hazen]

The deep breathing and the 5,4,3,2,1 method are both methods I have personally used and methods I have used to have children calm themselves down as well.

[Morgan]

Engaging in mindfulness practices such as deep breathing, meditation, or physical exercise can effectively help release stress.

[Tania Flores]

Taking a walk or listening to music.

[Laysha]

in the classroom when i cannot remove myself, i think about how their little minds dont understand and im their teacher for a reason. i usually swap with the other teacher and we help each other when we see us struggling.