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Fill Your Cup:

The Exhausted Educator's Guide To Emotional Wellness

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CEUs/Hours Offered:

3 hours  |  0.3 IACET CEUs  |  0.3 Georgia PLUs
3 Michigan SCECHs  |  0.2 MSDE Credits
3 South Dakota hours

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Overview

You’ve heard the saying: "You cannot pour from an empty cup."

As an educator, your cup may be empty, or close to it. After pouring yourself into your job and your students, there is often little left in that cup for you, your family, and for others. It may have led you to question your career choice and possibly even your true passion and purpose in life.

Filling your cup can be challenging, but it can be done. This course will give you the tools to fill your cup and restore your hope in being an educator. It will share real, proven techniques and exercises that are customizable for YOU.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this on-demand course, participants will be able to identify strategies for:

  • Spending time and energy efficiently, productively, and peacefully.
  • Managing stress and preventing burnout.
  • Supporting students' emotional wellness, including having conversations about mental health.
A visibly exhausted teacher in a blue checkered button-down shirt leans his head against a large black chalkboard covered in complicated math equations, formulas, numbers, and scientific symbols written in white chalk. His eyes are closed, and his posture suggests stress, overwhelm, and mental fatigue. An exposed red brick wall and wood flooring give the setting an industrial classroom or training-room feel. The image represents teacher mental health, educator burnout, emotional exhaustion, workplace stress in schools, and the pressure teachers can feel while managing complex responsibilities.

Your Learning Path

Module 1: Letting Go of Worry and Getting Control of Your Time

  • Remembering your why
  • Determining how to focus on what you can control
  • Identifying time management strategies to help you work through your to-do list and find time for self-care

Module 2: Taking Care of Yourself

  • The 8 Dimensions of wellness
  • Identifying your breaking point and ways to "cope ahead"
  • Identifying self-care strategies 

Module 3: Supporting Your Students' Emotional Wellness

  • The educator's role in supporting students' emotional wellness
  • Identifying strategies to cultivate a sense of belonging and promote emotional wellness in your classroom and school
  • How to know when a student is struggling
  • Identifying signs and symptoms that a student might need immediate help
  • Strategies for discussing mental health with students
  • Considerations for communicating with parents or guardians about their child's mental health
  • Considerations for coping if you feel you've failed a student
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Presenter Disclosure: This course is presented by Mike Veny, a member of The Training Refinery team.

Financial Disclosure: This course material was reviewed by Kayleen Holt and Monique Horvath, who received an honorarium for the review. Kayleen holds a Master of Science in Educational Technology, a Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Education. Monique is an experienced educator with over 25 years in public education, higher education, and professional development, serving as a teacher, trainer, instructional designer, and project manager, with expertise in web-based instruction, instructor-led change management training, train-the-trainer programs, and classroom technology integration, and she holds a B.S. in Mass Communications from McNeese State University and an M.Ed. in Applied Behavioral Sciences from Oklahoma City University. 

Non-Financial Disclosure: Kayleen Holt and Monique Horvath have no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Sponsor Disclosure: This course is sponsored and delivered by The Training Refinery and is also distributed through the OpenSesame learning platform.

Content Disclosure: The instructional content of this course is educational and does not promote any specific product or service. Certain optional resources provided may contain affiliate links. The Training Refinery may receive a commission from purchases made through these links, but their inclusion does not influence the course content.

 

Course Participation Information

To earn your continuing education certificate for this course, you must achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final quiz. Only your first quiz attempt will count toward certification; however, you are welcome to retake the course if you would like another opportunity to qualify.

We understand that continuing education requirements can change over time. If you have questions about the specific requirements for your license or certification, please contact your licensing board, agency, or institution for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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“I didn’t realize how exhausted I was until this course gave me permission to pause.”

"It helped me look at my stress in a more honest way without making me feel guilty for struggling. The tools were simple enough to use during the school day, which made it feel realistic."

— Angela T., Middle School Teacher

“This wasn’t another generic wellness course telling educators to just ‘practice self-care.’”

"It gave me practical ways to reset, set boundaries, and take care of myself in the middle of a demanding school year. I walked away feeling more grounded and less alone."

— Marcus T., High School Teacher

 

About The Training Refinery

Where Continuing Education Becomes a Catalyst for Growth – from the Inside Out

 

The Training Refinery’s mission is to deliver consciousness-based continuing education that supports our learners' growth from the inside out while earning accredited CEU certificates, building real-world skills, improving wellbeing, and gaining greater clarity in work and life.

At the Training Refinery, our courses are thoughtfully designed to deliver practical professional development strategies alongside tools that build clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience.

Through flexible, story-driven online learning and engaging microlearning modules, you’ll gain valuable skills you can apply immediately – on your schedule – while earning CEU credits that support your professional goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

DISCLAIMER: Although The Training Refinery team is not a mental health care provider, we are committed to helping you find the care, resources, and support you need for your mental health and well-being.

If you are in crisis or if you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm, please seek help immediately. Dial 988 (in the USA) to contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline, where trained professionals are available to assist you. You can call, text, or chat to access the support you need. Your well-being is of utmost importance, and resources are available to provide the help and care you deserve.

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