Stress in Schools

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We are working with schools and we have evidence that our schools are going through a lot of stress. When a school is going through stress, then that schools becomes dysfunctional and learners do not perform well. 

Parental support is needed. But the parents are going through their own stress. SGBs are trying their best, yet even themselves do not have skills to empower parents. Most parents take out their pain to their kids and there is chaos.

It is very unfortunate that our learners are going through a lot of stress, which comes from their homes and a lot also comes from a distressed school environment. When they are stressed, learners will not produce results.

General Assistants (GAs) and Admin Assistants (AAs) are stressed. They go through a lot and as a result, schools' maintenance and administration is affected, because they cannot cope and do not have skills to deal with pain.

Burnout, lack of focus, in-fighting, bullying, and interpersonal conflicts and underperformance is always attributed to uncontrolled stress amongst educators. A healthy educator produces healthy learners. 

School Management Teams (SMTs) are stressed. Consequently, they cannot properly manage the school. Often, management is unable to assist staff that is stressed as well. Schools perform badly due to stress.

We run workshops in schools. They range from 4 hours, weekends and camps. These are geared towards making schools better learning and teaching environments, where every staff member feels free to express themselves. 

We have coaching sessions where schools give us GAs, AAs, Educators, SMTs, and  Principals to train them on Conflict resolutions, Stress Management, Burnout, etc. We customise our coaching to suit each school.

If schools wants parents to be involved, schools should invest resources to empower parents. We run workshops to empower SGBs on how to deal with their own stresses in order to govern effectively & support the school. 

We run workshops to empower learners with skills to know how to identify, talk about and deal with stress. Learning to deal with stress is the best skill that each learner needs to have because it produces results.

We  get  invitation from GDE Head Office and various districts to intervene in schools which are underperforming, due to stress experienced in these schools. We will work with GDE to ensure Stress-Free Schools in Gauteng.

We are ready to send our detailed Business Profile to any school that requires our assistance. Schools can connect to us at info@stresscoach.co.za. SMT or SGB can call or  Whatsapp us at 064 535 4273. 

We addressed Grade 12 Learners at Sakhisizwe Secondary in  Weilers Farm, in the Vaal. We empowered them with skills to manage stress, in order to perform well in their life and school work. This was one of the Lifeskills Sessions we always give to schools. 

 We were invited by GDE Sedibeng East District to address men in districts and schools, during a Father's Day event. We spoke about  Stress and Anger Management, empowering men to deal with their anger and stop becoming perpetrators of Gender Based Violence. 

We partnered with GDE Sedibeng West and our associate Non Profit Company called 

I Am a Great Man. We hosted  a Men's Talk at Thabo Vuyo School & empowered men in the district & schools & RCL Members to deal with Stress & GBV & become Better Men. 

 GDE Sedibeng West District officials: Presentation on Stress Management 

 Stress Talk to Parents at Fons Luminis High School: 23 October 2022 

 Motivational Talk to Grade 12 Learners at Fons Luminis: 24 October 2022 

 Stress Coach: “Boys to Men Talk Against GBV: Goudveld School, JHB: 9 November 2022 

  Stress Talk and Motivation: Zimeleni LSEN School, Pavilion Hotel, Durban: 10 Dec 2022 

  Stress Talk and Staff Motivation: Thabang Primary School: 13 Dec 2022 

 Stress Management Workshop for Staff: Phumelela School: 13 Dec 2022 

   Staff and SGB Motivation: Thabo Vuyo School, 09 January 2023 

  Stress Management Workshop for Staff: Marais Viljoen School: 10 January 2023 

Stress Management for National Nuclear Regulator employees for Maeko Services

 Stress Talk for Staff, SMT and SGB at Samson LSEN School (Katlehong).

 Stress & Career Talk to Grade 12 Learners at Fons Luminis High School in Soweto

 Parenting Workshop for Parents: Langenhoven High School (Pretoria) 

 Training Staff at Villa Liza Primary on Stress, Conflict and Teamwork

 Stress, Conflict & Teamwork for Staff at Alberview Primary, Alberton

Personal Leadership Skills for Learners at Langenhoven High School

Stress, Conflict & Teamwork for Staff Laerskool President Steyn, Alberton

Stress Talk for Staff. SMT and SGB at Opelweg Primary School, Alberton. 

Stress, Conflict, Change Management, Teamwork for Staff at KBC, Vanderbijlpark 

Stress Talk for Staff. SMT and SGB at Hitekani Primary School, Soweto 

Stress Talk for Staff. SMT and SGB at Riverside High School, Vereeniging