Communicating in Challenging School Situations: From Tension to Trust
Teaching is full of moments where we react 💥.... and later wish we’d responded differently.
Maybe it’s a comment or email from a parent that triggered you.
Maybe there’s tension between you and another educator in the room.
Or a student who pushes all your buttons - and you’re not showing up as the teacher you want to be.
In those moments, we often move straight into doing… without really understanding what’s going on underneath. 🤔
This session is a space to slow things down.
We’ll explore real situations you’re facing and use elements of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) to unpack:
– what you’re feeling
– what you might need
– and how you can communicate that more clearly
Together, we’ll explore how to bring more ease and understanding into everyday moments - both inside and outside the classroom.
This is not a lecture! It’s a space to reflect, share, and figure things out together.
Come curious. Leave with tools you'll actually use. 💚
👩🏫 Who is this for?
Any educator who wants to understand themselves better while connecting with other educators. Whether you're a classroom assistant, an LSE, a class teacher, or a subject teacher - this is for you!
If you've attended previous MIRA workshops, you know the vibe - reflective, collaborative, and grounded in what actually matters. If this is your first time, we promise you'll feel very welcome here!
✨ Meet our facilitators ✨
Maxine Buttigieg is a facilitator, learning experience designer, and founder of Mira — an community dedicated to ensuring teachers are seen, heard, and valued. After more than a decade in the classroom, she now blends her background in psychology, education, and community building to create workshops that strengthen communication, collaboration, and emotional well-being for individuals and teams.
Nour Azhari is a trauma-informed coach with a background in clinical psychology, non-violent communication, and nervous system regulation. She works with youth and families to support young adults in stepping out of limiting patterns and developing the inner and interpersonal capacities they need to thrive in their lives and contribute positively to the world.