I am a special education teacher at an elementary school. The students I mainly work with have severe behaviors and mental health issues due to trauma. After a break I always feel anxious about going back. I love my kids and what I do but it can be very exhausting. Also, this is my last semester with them because I am starting my internship in the summer because I have been working on getting my M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I know how much I will miss my kids and the friends I have made with my coworkers. Has anyone else felt this way? What have you found that helps getting over these anxious feelings?
Teachers going back after holiday break - Anxiety and Depre...
Teachers going back after holiday break
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I just wanted to commend you on your great work. Teaching is a tough job.
Thank you for caring for those special children. I'm sure you've made an impact in their lives.
Best of luck with your new career. Be proud of what you've done.
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