Spirit is one of the four sectors of the compass model for self-care. Each area contributes to and helps build our compassion resilience. Spirit encompasses connecting to our sense of purpose with intentionality, exposing ourselves to resilience in those we serve, and recreating ourselves through rest and play.

Distribute this document to all participants to explore prior to the following application activities

Key Activity

Sharing Stories of Resilience (5-10 min)
Institute the regular practice of sharing stories about current and past students’ resilience.

Wellness Practice

Developing Your Professional Mission Statement (15-30 min)

Circle Agenda

Staff Circle Agenda, Section Nine

Core Content Visual to Display in Common Staff Areas

Rest and Play Reflection – Use this Visual and Display in Staff Break Areas
Posting this visual in common staff areas will serve as a reminder of content covered to staff and perhaps serve as a future conversation started for deeper reflection among staff members.

Supplementary Activities/Handouts

Book study (30-60min)

For Easy Printing

You can find all documents in this section included in this pdf for easy printing. 
The documents included are numbered individually, not as one document.

Links Specifically for Leadership

School vision and mission statement development (30-60min)

Additional Resources

5 Elements of a Powerful Company Mission Statement

Social Justice and Self-Care: How can teachers do this work without burning out? Video blog from educator (38 mins)

Know Your Why, Michael Jr.
Comedian Michael Jr. shares an example of the power of knowing your “why” in your work.