PDT-TchGN-92 - The Fully Valued Educator Retreat
Course Description
The Fully Valued Educator: Practicing Self-Care to Better Care for Others
A Mindfulness-Based Retreat for Educators
Overview
Embark on a transformative journey of self-care and community with our mindfulness-based, experiential retreat designed specifically for educators. Discover how the Full Value Commitment (FVC) and its six principles can serve as a powerful framework for creating safe, supportive, and effective learning communities.
Over the course of this three-day retreat, you’ll explore the FVC’s core principle: "Care for Self and Others." Much like the airplane safety reminder to “put your oxygen mask on first,” this retreat emphasizes the importance of prioritizing your own well-being to better serve those around you.
Unlike traditional professional development, this experience is centered on you—your growth, your wellness, and your ability to lead with intention and balance.
Retreat Schedule
Tuesday, August 12
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Evening Session: 6:00 – 8:00 PM (includes dinner)
Wednesday, August 13
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, August 14
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
What You’ll Experience
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Self-Care for Educators
Engage in meaningful practices that support mental, emotional, and physical wellness—backed by research and guided by expert facilitators. -
Experiential Learning
Participate in reflective, hands-on activities that bring key self-care concepts to life and deepen your understanding of the Full Value Commitment. -
Mindfulness & Mental Fitness
Explore time-tested techniques to boost resilience, presence, and overall well-being. -
Goal-Setting for Growth
Develop a personalized goal-setting tool to help you sustain and expand on what you learn during the retreat. -
Relax, Recharge, Reconnect
Step away from the demands of daily life and reconnect with your purpose as an educator in a supportive, rejuvenating environment.
Participant Outcomes
✅ Understand the Full Value Commitment as a practical tool for community building
✅ Learn and apply self-care practices that support professional and personal resilience
✅ Experience evidence-based wellness strategies you can use immediately
✅ Create a goal-setting plan for continued growth after the retreat
✅ Return to your role with renewed passion, energy, and clarity
The Challenge of Choice
As part of the retreat, the Challenge of Choice theory will be incorporated—encouraging positive risk-taking in a supportive setting. Participants will be invited (but never pressured) to step outside their comfort zones.
Depending on your goals and preferences, the retreat may include a mix of low and high-challenge course elements designed to foster reflection, growth, and connection.
Learn More
See the "What You Will Learn" tab for a full breakdown of the 6 Principles of the Full Value Commitment.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Behavioral Health Certificate : Electives