Mindful Moments: Community and Connection - A DEC Care Series with TNP Wellness

DEC has partnered with TNP Wellness to offer Mindful Moments: Community and Connection — a four-part virtual series designed to support the mental health of DEC members and partners. (You do not need to be a current DEC member to attend.)

Each session provides practical tools for resilience and space to process the emotions that come with doing this essential work. Together, we’ll explore how to center yourself, set healthy boundaries, care for your well-being, and find strength in community.

Finding Your Center - Tools for Daily Resilience (Session 1)

April 4th, 2025, 3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time - Access the recording here with login DEC@TNPWellness.net

and password DECMindful2025.

This session introduces participants to nervous system regulation and practical stress-management techniques that can be used anywhere. Participants will gain insight into their stress responses and explore simple, effective techniques to enhance daily resilience. This session will also provide an opportunity to share workplace challenges and solutions with peers.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding stress response in general.

• Simple regulation techniques you can use anywhere.

• Community sharing of workplace challenges.

• Take-home resource: A library of up and down regulation practices.

Boundaries & Balance - Sustainable Self-Care Practices (Session 2)

April 25th, 2025, 03:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time - Register here.

Participants will explore how to create realistic boundaries and prevent compassion fatigue. This session focuses on personal and professional stress triggers, setting healthy boundaries, and developing actionable strategies for self-care.

Key Takeaways:

• Identifying personal and workplace stress triggers.

• Setting healthy professional and emotional boundaries.

• Collaborative problem-solving for common stressors.

• Take-home resource: A personalized stress management checklist tailored for educators

• and administrators.

Nourishing Body & Mind - The Basics of Self-Care (Session 3)

May 16th, 2025, 3:30 - 4:30 PM Eastern Time - Register here.

This session will focus on foundational self-care strategies, the role of nutrition in mental health, and how to build sustainable wellness habits with accountability. Participants will learn practical tools to nourish their minds and bodies.

Key Takeaways:

● Understanding the fundamentals of self-care.

● Nutrition basics for mental health and well-being.

● Creating sustainable wellness habits and accountability practices.

● Take-home resource: A self-care and nutrition planning guide.

Community & Connection - Building Support Networks (Session 4)

June 6th, 2025, 3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time - Register here.

This session will guide participants in identifying and building sustainable support systems, both personally and professionally. Attendees will engage in peer discussions and develop an action plan for long-term well-being.

Key Takeaways:

• Building strong professional relationships for mutual support.

• Identifying personal and professional resources.

• Action planning for long-term well-being.

• Take-home resource: A Support Mapping Worksheet to identify existing and potential support networks.