Starling Minds: support for BCTF members

If you are feeling stressed, remember that you are not alone!  

What is Starling Minds?

Starling Minds is an online mental health and wellness toolkit, designed for teachers, that provides education and training to manage stress and prevent anxiety and depression.  The Starling program was develop by Dr. Andrew Miki and is based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).

The BCTF has sponsored full access to the platform for you and your family so there is no cost.  Any information you enter on Starling Minds is private and secure.  

Starling helps teachers learn about stress, mental fitness exercises, and how to break unhealthy patterns that may lead to anxiety and depression. Starling provides:

• Online training tools and education videos based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

• Case study videos of a teacher named Virginia 

• Evidence based training and tools that are available anytime and anywhere in the world

• An assessment of symptoms and functioning that tracks progress over time

• A five-module preventative mental health program

• A rules engine to provide unique recommendations for each user

• Early intervention programs for anxiety and/or depression

• Additional coverage for family members

Go to: https://bctf.ca/SalaryAndBenefits.aspx?id=38267

BCTF Member Portal

Please go the the BCTF member portal for information on issues of importance to teachers.  All you need is your BCTF membership number! (Contact the PRNTA office if you do not know your membership number.)

 

Seeds of Justice

Seeds of Social Justice

- a BCTF publication where you can find additional resources and training opportunities.

The BCTF is a democratic union that recognizes the importance of encouraging and supporting involvement by all members, while recognizing that some members have historically been marginalized. For the Federation to be at its best, all members must see themselves reflected in its goals, structures, and practices. The BCTF will strive to identify and eliminate barriers to participation through programs, procedures, by-laws, and policies supported by specified resources and education.

Click on this link:
https://bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/SocialJustice/Publications/Seeds/2019-20/Jan2020_SEEDS_Jan%207-2020.pdf

Check out the new Peace River North SD 60 page dedicated to health & wellness:

 https://www.prn.bc.ca/hw/

Join an LSA and network with colleagues!

Please select the LSA tab to learn about LSAs that are active in Peace River North. 

Local Specialists' Associations 2019 - 2020

A Local Specialist Association (LSA) is a group of teachers working together for the promotion and advocacy of professional development in their specialist area. The association provides channels for members to exchange ideas on research, teaching strategies, curriculum development, and other shared interests.

Membership in an LSA is strongly encouraged for teachers in Peace River North as a way of connecting with colleagues and strengthening our profession.

Each LSA helps support it's members by supporting attendance at PSA or other conferences as well as providing local Pro-D opportunities.

Information on PSAs can be found on their list of websites at: http://bctf.ca/PSAwebsites.aspx