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School Psychologist (Lauren Dragon)

BeYou In Focus Webinar - Promoting Healthy Boundaries to Promote Staff Wellbeing

Summary of key concepts and messages

There are different types of boundaries, for example, emotional, physical, and resource boundaries. Boundaries can be difficult to navigate as we all have different values and beliefs, perspectives, and ways of being.
Boundaries help people “set realistic limits on participation in a relationship or activity” (American Psychological Society).
Our boundaries can involve understanding where our needs start and where another person’s, begin. This can help us set realistic expectations on how we engage and participate in a relationship or activity.
Boundaries can be influenced by a range of factors including our family, culture, and past experiences and they can be flexible.
Boundaries are the ultimate self-care, and our wellbeing is a precious resource.
Boundaries are a process and need practicing.
Healthy boundaries take time and practice to implement and maintain, show yourself compassion and patience when first starting this practice.
It is important for leaders to model healthy boundaries.
It can feel uncomfortable to create new boundaries for ourselves. This discomfort doesn't make the new boundary wrong.
Practicing saying ‘no’ in a way that is comfortable for you, can give you time back in your day and week for other priorities, for example having some additional time for activities that give you joy and recharge your battery.

Fact Sheets

Be You Fact Sheets help you explore and gain knowledge on mental health and wellbeing topics, and to share information and ideas with your learning community.

Specific Be You Fact Sheets discussed included:

Communication Skills for Educators - https://beyou.edu.au/fact-sheets/relationships/communication-skills-for-educators
Before Recommending Additional Support - https://beyou.edu.au/fact-sheets/mental-health-support/before-recommending-additional-support
Recommending Additional Support - https://beyou.edu.au/fact-sheets/mental-health-support/recommending-additional-support
Educator Wellbeing Resources - https://beyou.edu.au/resources/educator-wellbeing

Other References

Boundaries and School Staff Wellbeing (linkedin.com) by Melinda Phillips (https://www.compassionateschools.com.au)
Circle of influence https://resources.franklincovey.com/blog/focus-on-your-circle-of-influence