Embracing Imperfections:
Real Talk About Learning to Care for Ourselves

Content on demand

Interview

This course is a recorded conversation between real live humans.

Intermediate

Expands on basic knowledge with practical applications and more complex concepts.

0.5 CEUs

Your certificate of completion will be for 0.5 learning CEUs, including 0.5 ETH and 0 SUP.
Self-Care Series
Join Heather as she explores the nuanced and evolving concept of self-care with guest, Chris Zielinski. Throughout the conversation, Chris gets real about his transformation and growth of self-care, especially in the wake of the global pandemic. Leaning on his extensive professional background, Chris underscores the urgency of balancing professional demands with personal well-being. He shares personal anecdotes about rediscovering balance, the initial challenges in prioritizing self-care, and the profound impact his journey has had on his family and professional life. This is a rich conversation with insights on how to embed self-care practices into daily routines to sustain long-term vocational and personal fulfillment.

What will I learn?

Objectives

Participation

 Audience

   Analyze how the pandemic shifted self-care from being a secondary concern to a primary necessity.
   Articulate the importance of honest self-assessment and open communication in achieving and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
   Evaluate the critical role that colleagues, family, and administrative structures play in fostering a supportive environment for self-care.
This learning opportunity is relevant for:
       General Educators
       Special Educators
       Paraprofessionals
       Behavior Technicians
       Behavior Analysts
       Building Administrators
       District Administrators
   self-guided learning on-demand
   35 minutes of video learning
   3 question learning check
   certificate of completion

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Who am I learning from?

Chris Zielinski, SSP, BCBA

Chris Zielinski is a school psychologist, behavior analyst, and school administrator specializing in public policy, special education, and program assessment and development. Throughout his career in public education, he has been a long-term substitute teacher, school psychologist, lead psychologist, behavior analyst, behavior consultant, and assistant superintendent. Before transitioning to the field of education, Chris provided clinical behavioral health services and worked in corrections with state and federal inmates. Outside of his professional life, Chris enjoys spending time with his three amazing daughters and his motivated, intelligent, and supportive wife. Chris is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with his Bachelor of Arts in Public Law and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Specialist degree in School Psychology, and a Director of Special Education endorsement.

Heather Volchko, BCBA

Heather Volchko is a school-based consultant and program evaluator specializing in emotional and behavioral disorders, contextual behavior analysis, organizational behavior management, and leadership psychology. She has been a coordinator, teacher, and paraprofessional in therapeutic, alternative, self-contained, resource, and correctional settings. Outside of her professional work, she has worked abroad with various international education organizations as well as stateside with organizations facilitating upward mobility. Heather is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with her Bachelors in Special Education, Masters in Educational Psychology, and is currently pursuing her doctorate.

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