As we headed into the final stretch of the school year, we invited all interested SD 27 staff members to take a moment to pause and engage in a virtual session with two dynamic local authors and clinicians. The session was designed to support staff through this busy time and to encourage the use of the summer months as an opportunity for both restoration and personal growth.
Authors Dr. Cindi Saj and Christa Smith guided participants through their resource, Finding Your Purpose: A Guidebook to a More Meaningful Life, which was provided to all attendees. During the session, they shared practical insights on connecting the book’s principles to everyday life, with a focus on post-traumatic growth, building resilience, and strategies to prevent burnout while promoting overall wellness.
The discussion also explored the impact of stress and negative thinking, contrasted with a “mindset matters” approach, offering practical strategies to cultivate positive thinking and support mental health.
This second offering of the session, which was extremely well attended and positively received, saw more than 50 participants register.
