headteacher wellbeing
TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING
Teaching you scientifically validated techniques to reduce the impact of stress in your life and measurably improve the health of your Heart.
Maria Brosnan, Co-Creator of the Heart Health for Headteachers programme.
“I didn’t expect for it to have such a big impact…I didn’t think it would completely change my life….it definitely has.
It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. It’s completely changed me as a professional.”
James Newman
Headteacher
EPSOM AND EWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Headteacher Health and Wellbeing
Research shows that 89% of Headteachers are experiencing chronic stress.
That’s why we developed Heart Health for Headteachers. A short programme built on scientifically validated techniques, which will help you :
- Quickly reduce the unpleasant symptoms of stress, depression, overwhelm or anxiety;
- Measurably improve the health of your heart;
- Improve your sleep;
- Build relationships and be a better leader;
- And much more.
Using simple technology, we teach you how to measure your current stress levels, and reduce them in real-time.
The Heart Health for Headteachers Programme Overview
The programme is built on the understanding that chronic stress is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease.
It is designed therefore, to help you understand the impact of stress on you and to provide you with proven and practical methods that make measurable improvements to your health and wellbeing.
Developed by Health and Wellbeing specialists, Dr. Carla Stanton and Maria Brosnan, it rests on a robust 3-pillar approach :
01
EDUCATION
The latest scientifically validated research presented in short video content by Dr. Carla Stanton and Maria Brosnan.
02
BIOFEEDBACK
Participants wear a simple, lightweight device for up to 10 minutes a day to both measure and reduce stress levels.
03
COACHING
Four X 75-90 minute sessions, scheduled 2-3 weeks apart at your convenience.
The training is designed for individuals or small groups of between 4 and 8 participants. Perfect for your Headteacher cluster group or Multi-Academy Trust.
100% of participants say the programme met or exceeded their expectations.
Comparison of Headteacher ‘A’ Practice Sessions
This is a snapshot of the ‘before’ and ‘after’ images of a participant’s short daily practice using the biofeedback sensor. These images show the two key markers of Heart Health: Cardiac Coherence and Heart Rate Variability.
Participants learn about these critical markers and using the simple device for up to 10-minutes every day, quickly, visibly, and measurably improve their heart health.
Before Intervention
June 2021
After Intervention
November 2021
Each Module Includes:
Work book
To complete as you progress through the programme.
Short videos
To watch at a time and place that suits you.
Guided activities
To help you learn to reduce stress in 3-minutes or less.
Live Coaching
To help personalise and guide your learning.
Clinical Assessment
Pre- and post-programme to measure progress.
“I’m not going to lie, I was reluctant to be signed up for this programme. For context, I’m a Primary Headteacher with reason to be concerned about heart health and I wasn’t keen to know the worst about my heart.
That, however, is not what the programme has been all about.
I have come away with a greater understanding of the impact of my heart health and my emotional state; a greater capacity to redress the balance when things are stressful and a new found willingness to share with my colleagues. It’s been enlightening – and I find myself to be largely ‘coherent’.”
Dominic Mulholland
Headteacher
MILDMAY JUNIOR SCHOOL
Hear from participants from our pilot with the Essex Primary Headteachers Association executive.
Paula Derwin,
Headteacher, Hazelmere Junior School
Dr. Llewellen Lawson,
Headteacher, Dr. Walker’s C Of E Primary School
Pricing Information
£838* per person
Small Group Programme
4-8 participants in the group
4 x 90-minute group sessions & all course materials
* Inner Balance Sensor and app included (valued at £188)
£1338* per person
Individual Programme
4 x 75-minute 1 to 1 sessions
All course materials
* Inner Balance Sensor and app included (valued at £188)
“It has been a great experience to be part of the Heart Health programme. I have learned so much about the impact of stress on the heart and how I can reduce this through regular practices and being aware of my triggers and responses. Thank you Maria for being such a wonderful coach.”
Jodie Evans, Headteacher, High Ongar Primary School.
Heart Health for all Staff
Several Headteachers found the training so transformational, they wanted all of their staff to have it.
So we developed a version of the programme that’s perfect for all staff. We can tailor it to your CPD needs and schedule.
