Generation Wellness Blog

Equipping students + staff with the tools to thrive in school + in life. We are the generation of wellness.

What to do When Educators at Your School Still Believe in a Punitive Approach To Discipline

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While traveling around the country and facilitating trainings, I get to meet extraordinary educators. Not only do we share a day or two of laughter, tears, stories, and strategies, but we stay connected through email, the app, webinars, and the Facebook group.

Last week I received an email from an amazing person who attended the Generation Wellness Training earlier this year and I feel that many of you may be going through the same thing, so I felt it was necessary to share:

Amazing Human:
Hi Lyndsay,

I currently am working at ________________________. I have become frustrated facilitated lunch detention because a lot of staff members are far more interested in punishing bad behavior, rather than taking time to connect with students or teach them strategies on how to be successful the next time after making a mistake. I have also noticed that some teachers are quick to punish the same students who are labeled as "troubled" or a "handful."

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HI, I'm Lyndsay!

Thanks for stopping by today. As a former teacher and school counselor, here's one thing I know for sure:

When we shift our focus to teaching life skills and practicing wellness daily, we will notice that test scores improve, students/staff thrive, and communities change.

Creating a "generation of wellness" is possible. It takes consistent action and community.

We know it takes a village, which is why we've created this community. We are here to support you and your school in your journey from surviving to thriving.

Less stress and more success starts now!