These resources explore how Head Start and Early Head Start programs can support their staff in coping with stress and adversity. Topics include mindfulness, resilience, and strategies for managing stress.
Review strategies to support the wellness of family services professionals and home visitors; the resource is written for program supervisors and leaders as well as family services staff and home visitors themselves.
Promoting simple but effective ways to support one’s own wellness can contribute to the wellness of individuals who work with families, the overall program, and the families served.
This resource describes eight dimensions of staff well-being. Head Start programs can use this resource to make sure they are promoting staff wellness across all dimensions.
These posters provide tips for staff on how to reduce stress and make the workplace a great place to be.
This webinar highlights the many ways Head Start programs help children and families heal from traumatic events or overwhelming situations.
Explore this series to learn about trauma and how traumatic events can impact families and staff.
Watch this webinar to learn more about trauma. Find ways to create trauma-informed and healing-centered interactions before, during, and after traumatic events.
Explore how breathing and movement exercises can help you manage stress. Discover ways to use mindful movements to contribute to your self-care practices.
Programs can use these mental health resources with families and staff affected by a crisis or tragic event.
Explore these resources to help reduce your stress and improve the quality of care that you can give.