APA Teacher Stress Module

This module, primarily aimed at pre-service teachers and new educators, examines definitions and causes of teacher-related stress and provides strategies for recognizing, preventing and coping with stressful situations, events and triggers as they occur. We hope this module provides effective tools and relief for educators in order to increase teacher retention and free beginning educators to enjoy their new role.

This product is not included in the APA Unlimited CE program.

• Definitions and causes of teacher-related stress.
• Identify risk factors and signs of stress.
• Share what research and practicing teachers say about stress.
• Identify ways to prevent and cope with stressful situations.
• Provide resources that teachers can reference for ideas of how to cope and improve teacher satisfaction.

This Continuing Education program is in collaboration with the APA Center for Psychology in Schools and Education.