SAOU HELP
The SAOU Wellbeing Project is a pioneering initiative – the first of its kind launched by a teachers union in South Africa. We believe that the wellbeing of our educators is the cornerstone of a strong education system, and we are proud to stand by our teachers in meaningful, practical ways.
This project offers a holistic support system that includes podcasts, videos, self-help resources and a 24/7 emergency crisis line for immediate emotional assistance.
Through the SAOU Wellbeing Project, we aim to create a safe and supportive space where educators feel seen, heard and cared for. Visit this page regularly for updates, tools and insights designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
#BecauseWeCare
SAOU HELP
Die SAOU Welstandprojek is 'n baanbrekersinisiatief – die eerste van sy soort wat deur 'n onderwysvakbond in Suid-Afrika geloods is. Ons glo dat die welstand van ons onderwysers die hoeksteen van 'n sterk onderwysstelsel is, en ons is trots om op sinvolle, praktiese maniere ons onderwysers by te staan.
Hierdie projek bied 'n holistiese ondersteuningstelsel wat poduitsendings, video's, selfhelp hulpbronne en 'n 24/7 noodkrisislyn vir onmiddellike emosionele bystand insluit.
Deur die SAOU Welstandprojek beoog ons om 'n veilige, ondersteunende ruimte te skep waar opvoeders voel dat hulle gesien, gehoor en versorg word. Besoek hierdie blad gereeld vir opdaterings en hulpmiddels wat ontwerp is om jou persoonlike en professionele welstand te ondersteun.
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Stress Management
More informationStress is the body’s natural reaction to feeling under pressure or threatened. It’s a physical, emotional, and mental response to challenges or changes that can feel overwhelming.
Understanding anxiety
For informationAnxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, or unease often triggered by anticipating danger. While it's a normal response to stress, like before a big meeting or tackling a tough problem, it can develop into a disorder if it persists or worsens over time.
Conflict Management
More informationDefined as the process of identifying and dealing with (perceived) incompatibilities or disagreements arising from, diverging opinions, objectives, needs etc. It aims to resolve disputes while maintaining positive relationships and a healthy environment.
Work-life balance
More informationThe ability to effectively manage the demands of your professional responsibilities and personal life in a way that promotes overall well-being, productivity, and satisfaction. Harmonious relationships in the important domains of your life.
Stresbestuur
Meer inligtingStres is die liggaam se natuurlike reaksie as dit onder druk of bedreig voel. Dit is 'n fisiese, emosionele en geestelike reaksie op uitdagings of veranderings wat orweldigend kan voel.
Begrip vir angs
Meer inligtingAngs is ʼn gevoel van vrees, afgryse, of ongemak wat dikwels aangebring word deur gevaar wat geantisipeer word. Alhoewel dit ʼn normale reaksie op stres is, soos voor ʼn groot vergadering of die aanpak van ʼn moeilike probleem, kan dit in ʼn versteuring ontwikkel as dit voortduur of vererger met verloop van tyd.
Konflik-bestuur
Meer inligtingGedefinieer as die proses om (vermeende) onverenigbaarhede of meningsverskille wat voortspruit uit uiteenlopende enings, doelwitte, behoeftes, ens. te identifiseer 'n te hanteer. Dit is daarop gemik om geskille op te los terwyl positiewe verhoudings en ʼn gesonde omgewing gehandhaaf word.
Werk-lewe balans
Meer inligtingDie vermoë om die eise van jou professionele verantwoordelikhede en persoonlike lewe effektief te bestuur op ʼn manier wat algehele welstand, produktiwiteit en tevredenheid bevorder. Harmonieuse verhoudings in die belangrike domeine van jou lewe.
WELLBEING PODCAST | WELSTAND POTGOOI
Veerkragtigheid in die bereiking van sukses | Resilience in Achieving Success
Gesonde kommunikasie en selfgeldendheid in die personeelkamer | Healthy Communication and Assertiveness in the Staffroom
3 Redes om Vol Moed en Hoop te Wees! | 3 Reasons to Be Full of Courage and Hope!
Recharge the Human - A Wellbeing Reboot for Real-Life Teachers
Wat is stres en hoe lyk dit
Redes vir stres & werkseise van Onderwyswers
Individuele en Organisatoriese Hulpbronne met betrekking tot stres hantering
Uitbranding & Selfsorg | Burnout & Selfcare
Psigologiese impak van boeliegedrag | Psychological impact of bullying
Belangrikheid van aktiewe luister in die bou van professionele verhoudinge
Effektiewe onderhandeling in die leerder/onderwyser omgewing
Bemeester konfrontasie met selfvertroue
WELLBEING RECORDINGS | WELSTAND OPNAMES
Wellness - Boundaries and healthy routines
Virtual Well-being symposium Session 1: Approach your well-being holistically
Virtual Well-being symposium Session 2: A school year is a marathon and not a sprint – important myths to self-care debunked
The importance of active listening in building professional relationships
Grondslagfase: Hantering van Boeliegedrag en leerders wat byt
Foundation Phase: Dealing with bullying behaviour and biting learners
How can the teacher maintain a balance between Work and Home?
LEAPS (Listen-Empathise-Agree-Partner) model for managing conflict
Conflict Management
Inclusive education:
HOW TO… help children deal with bullying through the means of emotional regulation
PLAN vir 2025…persoonlike welstand en professionele groei
PLAN for 2025…personal well-being and professional growth
Kyk na jou eie welstand wanneer jy drafstap
Looking after your own well-being when
life is moving fast
Hoe om `n goeie roetine en gesonde grense in plek te stel
Maintaining a good routine and healthy boundaries
How can the teacher maintain a balance between Work and Home?
Work-Life Balance
Focus Group Office Based Members: Relationship Management
The HOD as relationship manager of subject heads an staff
Wellbeing Symposium Day 1
Welstand Simposium Dag 1
Wellbeing Symposium Day 2
Welstand Simposium Dag 2
Wellbeing Symposium Day 3
Welstand Simposium Dag 3
Wellbeing Symposium Day 4
Welstand Simposium Dag 4




