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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.

#WantOnsGeeOm

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ADDISIONELE INLIGTING


Teachers’ wellbeing in crisis
  • Stress Management

    Stress 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.

    More information
  • Understanding anxiety

    Anxiety 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.

    For information
  • Conflict Management

    Defined 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.

    More information
  • Work-life balance

    The 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.

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  • Stresbestuur

    Stres 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.

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  • Begrip vir angs

    Angs 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.

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  • Konflik-bestuur

    Gedefinieer 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.

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  • Werk-lewe balans

    Die 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.

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WELLBEING PODCAST | WELSTAND POTGOOI


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