In this episode, we dive deep into the impact of toxic work environments on professionals in education. Join Chris, Brook, Amy, and special guest Melissa Mathews as we discuss the signs of workplace toxicity, the emotional toll it takes, and the burnout that often follows. Our guests share their personal stories and practical strategies for cultivating healthier, supportive, and more productive work environments. Whether you're navigating a difficult workplace or looking to foster a culture of growth and collaboration, this episode offers insights and solutions to help you and your team thrive.

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schoolcollective.net

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Chris: @theschoolpsychguy

Resources:

The Art of Coaching by Elena Aguilar

NASP Professional Growth Plan

Education Austin Union Group

"If you want to walk fast, walk alone,

If you want to walk far, walk together."

-African Proverb

In this episode, Chris, Amy, and Brook dive deep into the elusive goal of achieving life harmony. From managing heavy caseloads and emotional demands to setting boundaries and finding time for self-care, our hosts open up about the real struggles they face in maintaining balance in both their personal and professional lives.

Join us as we explore strategies for avoiding burnout, tips for staying grounded, and how we can all strive for better work/life harmony in the fast-paced world of education. Whether you’re a school psychologist, educator, or anyone working in a high-stress field, this episode is packed with actionable advice and relatable stories to help you find peace in the chaos.

On today's episode, we interview actor and school psychologist extraordinaire Jenn Convington and director Aaron Abolt as they talk about their newest short film Existing Patient. This short film has been accepted to 2 disability film festivals and won an award at the Cinema Touching Disabilities Film Festival. Come listen to us break down the film and talk about its very deep themes.

Screenings will be at the Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival at the Long Center in Austin on September 28th, and also at the Superfest Film Festival, where it will screen virtually October 17-20 and at the Exploratorium in San Francisco on Saturday, October 19.

"A chronically ill woman fights to get approved, encountering endless phone trees, unhelpful representatives, and stock photo families along her journey through healthcare bureaucracy"

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Chris: @theschoolpsychguy

Jenn Covington: @jcofabulous

Aaron Abolt: @aaronabolt