Lael Stone on creating an emotionally safe school

In this episode, I'm joined by Lael Stone.

Lael is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, and parenting counselor. She is also the co-creator of Woodline Primary School, an innovative new school based on emotional wellbeing and connection. Lael is the co-host of The Aware Parenting Podcast and a sought-after public speaker who talks candidly about her experiences and her great passion; creating wellness in families through connection and communication.

Listen to me speak with Lael about her journey with Woodline Primary School and her dream for an education system that prioritises emotional wellbeing for teachers and students.

Your homework: 

Think about what opportunities you have in your current environment that would allow you to prioritise connection and emotional expression. If you feel you have these opportunities, what can you try now? If you don't, what might you be able to influence in your environment to create space for this?Explore some of the resources below to learn more about trauma-informed practice or emotional expression.

Further learning related to this episode/references:

Lael Stone's websiteWoodline Primary SchoolHow To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children | Lael Stone | TEDxDocklandsThe Aware Parenting PodcastAbout Birth - online childbirth education classesAbout trauma-informed practiceThe Wisdom of Trauma documentary featuring Dr Gabor MatéHow to Release Emotions Stuck in Your BodyPunished by Rewards - book by Alfie KohnUnconditional Parenting - book by Alfie KohnIsland - book by Aldous Huxley

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