Wellbeing
“ “Winter Winter passes and one remembers passes and one remembers one‘s perseverance“ one‘s perseverance“
Winter Self Care Quick Tips Editors’ Note & Contributors Dimensions of Wellbeing: Tools & Tips Community Spotlights 3 4 6-9 10-11
Welcome to our 3rd Guide to Wellbeing - Winter Edition!
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investment A special thank you to this edition’s Community Spotlights by our wonderful Persons of Trust, Michelle and Marie-France
Since the Wellbeing Guide Fall Edition, we’ve spent time together as a community unpacking and practising the Scripted Interventions module of the CPI culture work, and hope that you have found this helpful as you apply these tools, and the other modules, both in the classroom and around campus Thank you for the feedback we have received so far - it truly helps us to ensure that we are tailoring future PD opportunities according to your voices as we continue our commitment to classroom and campus culture
You may have already seen posters in the employees lounges, advertising the New Wellness Room project - there is a QR code for you to add your ideas around what you’d like these rooms to look likewe’d love to hear your thoughts!
Our DEIJ and Wellbeing Roundtable Discussion on 29th February was around the concepts of building an inclusive workplace Thank you to those who joined us for engaging and inspiring conversation
Finally, a big welcome back to Loretta, and welcome to LaTyia, as they join the Wellbeing Partnership as LLT representatives!
Enjoy!
Louise, Mandy, Leigh, Loretta, LaTyia
Contributors:
Louise Franklin - Whole School Occupational Therapist
Mandy Cowan - ES Learning Support
Leigh Heglund - HS Assistant Head
Loretta Stanley - ECC Assistant Head
LaTyia Rolle - ES Head
Michelle Brown - HS and Person of Trust
Marie-France Friedrich - Head School Nurse and Person of Trust
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LET’S ZOOM IN ON STRENGTHENING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS!
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC),“Social connectedness influences our minds, bodies and behaviors - all of which influence our health and life expectancy Research shows that social connectedness can lead to longer life, better health and improved
well-being.“
While we may understand this to be true, it can be challenging to find new ways to improve our social connections With this in mind, we have gathered together some suggestions for social outlets available on campus and in the community:
employee activities program spring 2024 !
includes jewellery making, jiujitsu, a yoga retreat, basketball, second spring menopause group - and plenty more!
Do you Have a favourite local foodie spot, sports club, or family-friendly activity (brussels and beyond) that you’d like to share?
Add your recommendations to this padlet!
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Persons of Trust
Appointed in June 2023, our two Persons of Trust at ISB are Michelle and Marie-France. We thought it would be great to spotlight these valuable members of our community, as well as provide a reminder on how they can help!
Michelle Brown
Michelle has been a valued member of ISB since 2005, coordinating the CAS programme for students, as well as Personal Learning, Service Learning and the Student Leadership Team
“Outside of school I enjoy traveling, cooking and spending time with my friends and family I have recently completed a postgraduate diploma in Holistic Care, Guidance and Student Support with the University of Aberdeen and am now looking forward to having more free time.”
- Congrats, Michelle!
Marie-France Friedrich
Our in-house rock star and Head Nurse, MarieFrance, is specialised in paediatric and neonatal care Marie-France started working at the ISB in 2021 after a 20 year career as clinical nurse Marie-France loves music (and everything related to music).
“In my spare time I enjoy long walks with my dog and spend time with my friends and family. I like to believe I'm Irish and I love to travel too! and for those who are wondering who's car this is in the picture, well it's one of Elvis' of course!”
What is the role of the Persons of Trust?
A contact point for employees who wish to discuss individual or collective problems of a psychosocial nature in a confidential manner They are there to listen to you and try to help identify solutions to the issues you bring
The process begins with an individual conversation and an explanation of the options available. Next steps may include further conversations, a third person intervention, a mediation conversation or guidance in obtaining external support.
The Persons of Trust are officially trained by Mensura, they are independent, neutral and do not report to ISB in their role as Persons of Trust
During term time you are able to contact either Marie-France or Michelle and they will schedule an appointment with you, within 5 working days. They can also provide options for support outside of term-time.
You can find more information on internal and external services available on the Employee Portal
DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR OR KNOWLEDGE TO SHARE REGARDING WELLBEING? WOULD YOU LIKE A PLATFORM TO HIGHLIGHT TIPS OR ADVICE THAT HAS HELPED YOU?
PLEASE GET IT TOUCH!
WE’D LOVE TO HAVE MORE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO SPOTLIGHT IN FUTURE GUIDES!
