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*BC Teacher’s Vitality Project
Living with balance, a six-week group program for teachers

This program has been initiated by the BCTF Rehabilitation Program and developed by the Occupational Rehabilitation Group of Canada, a long-established service provider to the BC Teachers’ Federation. Living with balance is a six-week program, which runs for two hours once per week. It focuses on developing tools and skills related to improving one’s vitality and resiliency. Our holistic approach to wellness will equip teachers to make simple lifestyle changes that will positively affect their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

This six-week group program will provide opportunities for:
· education, self-evaluation, and examining the importance of maintaining life-style balance
· discussing the importance of nutrition; exercise; sleep
· managing symptoms of low mood, anxiety, and stress; boundaries and managing conflict
· learning strategies that increase awareness of factors that contribute to fluctuations in mood as well as methods to manage them
· reviewing proven techniques used to improve self-esteem and self-confidence, and manage stress and low mood
· defining what work-life balance means to each of us and what happens when our roles collide, having good boundaries is often attributed to having clear values
· setting goals and achieving them
· discussing how to be intentional, creative and assertive when you need to be.
· learning the importance of social connections and community in building long-term wellness, understanding that social isolation is a significant health risk factor.

We will review the necessary interpersonal skills needed to build and sustain long-term relationships that will enhance your vitality and resiliency.

Living with balance is a program that we hope will raise teachers’ awareness and understanding regarding key concepts that affect one’s physical and emotional health, while providing support and encouragement in recognizing that they are not alone. The primary goal is to improve one’s health and well-being.

To register please access a referral form from the BCTF website, here.

For further information, please contact Lynn Hiscoe at 1-866-766-5911 or by e-mail at lhiscoe@orgoc.ca

Lynn Hiscoe is a rehab consultant with the Occupational Rehabilitation Group of Canada (ORGOC). She is a clinical social worker who specializes in workplace mental health.

The purpose of this program is not to treat, but to promote, healthy lifestyles and improve emotional well-being. Consult your physician for specific guidance on health concerns.