Dr Siobhan D. Flowers | Guest: The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators

Licensed Psychotherapist / Wellness Consultant

Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Educator Wellness Strategist (and also a proud former lead high school counselor and 7th grade English teacher). In her coaching and consulting practice, Dr. Flowers specializes in Black educator wellness and takes pride in teaching self-regulation strategies and other mind-body wellness practices as a way of reducing stress and preventing burnout. She has been featured in both ESSENCE and Counseling Today magazine and continues to hold space and create outlets for Black educators to prioritize their mental wellness and emotional well-being. Dr. Flowers maintains a therapy private practice based out of Dallas serving clients throughout the state of Texas and a coaching practice serving educators and schools nationwide.

Sept. 21, 2023

Mind-Body Wellness Practices with Dr. Siobhan Flowers

In this episode, Dr. Siobhan Flowers, a licensed psychotherapist and educator wellness strategist, joins Dr. Asia Lyons and Kevin Adams on the 'Exit Interview' podcast. They discuss burnout and mental health in black educators, dissecting the systemic and institutional barriers contributing to dissatisfaction and fatigue. Dr. Flowers shares her unique approach towards wellness, stressing the importance of mind-body connection, self-regulation strategies, and mindfulness. She provides pragmatic steps for educators to integrate self-care processes into their daily routines. Additionally, they examine the implications of shifting DEI efforts in Texas and ways educators have adapted to these constraints. The episode is peppered with personal experiences, a deep focus on values, and practical advice, making a compelling conversation about the importance of wellness and self-comprehension in the challenging realm of education.

Guest: Dr Siobhan D. Flowers

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