Boundaries That Protect: Sustainable Strategies for Teacher Wellbeing
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Wellbeing for Future Focused Schools
| Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM |
| P2 |
Overview
The demands of teaching can make it hard to switch off, protect time, and manage the emotional load that comes with supporting students every day. Without intentional strategies, stress and fatigue can quickly accumulate, leaving educators vulnerable to burnout.
This session provides teachers with practical, evidence-based tools to manage workload, set healthy boundaries, and sustain their own wellbeing. Participants will explore ways to streamline workflow, protect time for recovery, and use simple reflective practices to reduce emotional fatigue. The session also highlights how to communicate and uphold boundaries in ways that strengthen relationships with colleagues, students, and families.
Teachers will leave with a personalised toolkit for sustainable practice — strategies that help them protect their energy, manage stress proactively, and stay well so they can continue to do their best work with students.
Speaker
Dr Matt O'Connor
Clinical and School Psychologist
ConnectEd Counselling and Consultancy
Boundaries That Protect: Sustainable Strategies for Teacher Wellbeing