A Guide to Mental Health for Early Years Educators: Putting Wellbeing at the Heart of Your Philosophy and Practice

by Kate Moxley

This practical and accessible guide tackles the challenges that busy childcare educators face with their mental health in what is a wonderful, rewarding, but often exhausting role. Drawing from "day-in-the-life" experiences and case studies, this book sets out high-quality staff wellbeing practices that can revolutionise the way childcare practitioners approach their job and their own health. Chapters guide the reader through a process of reflection and development, encouraging and empowering them to create a workplace culture that positively contributes to their personal wellbeing. This • Focuses on the realities of Early Years education, combining the author's lived experience with examples of real-life practice. • Encourages educators to think and feel positively about themselves; to identify the individual skills, strengths and talents they bring to their work. • Can be used individually or collaboratively by team members, with guidance on creating a positive workplace culture with a shared vision, core values and beliefs. Essential reading for anybody who finds that the job they love can sometimes leave them feeling worn out, stressed and depleted, this book has been written to enrich the lives of all training and practising Early Years Educators.

216 pages, Paperback

Published May 5, 2022

Reviews

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read, it opens your eyes to look after your own mental wellbeing and also how others mental health impacts everyone

[Tim Hopkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Kate for providing our sector with this book. It is a must for all those working in EY’s and especially those leading settings.

This is going to be a text that will be found, used and referenced in settings that really have well being at the heart and work to the highest standards for all.