JOY in Times of Stress: Restoring Well-Being, Purpose, and Resilience for Educators

Event: JOY in Times of Stress: Restoring Well-Being, Purpose, and Resilience for Educators
Type: Workshop

Presenter: Dr. Delphina JOYce Avila, CEO JOY ~ Journey Options YouChoose®

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Virtual link forthcoming

Description:  As educators step into the new year, many are carrying the effects of burnout, emotional fatigue, and chronic stress—challenges that directly influence instructional effectiveness and the learning experiences of multilingual students. In this restorative and research-informed session, Dr. Delphina JOYce Avila introduces the JOY Mindset®, a holistic framework designed to support educator well-being across Spirit, Mind, Heart, and Body.

Drawing on evidence-based practices, Dr. Avila will guide participants through strategies that promote resilience, emotional regulation, and clarity in decision-making. The session highlights how stress impacts cognitive load and teaching presence, offering practical tools to help educators reduce overwhelm and cultivate classroom environments rooted in safety, connection, and purpose.

Designed specifically for educators of English learners, this session offers a meaningful reset for the new year and empowers participants to lead with authenticity, balance, and renewed intention.

Who Should Attend:
K–12 educators, preservice teachers, adult educators, higher education faculty, instructional coaches, administrators, behavioral coaches, and anyone supporting multilingual learners or interested in educator well-being, resilience, and holistic wellness practices.

Session Highlights:

• Strategies for restoring emotional balance and reducing chronic stress in high-demand educational settings.
• Techniques for applying the JOY Mindset® to strengthen resilience and purposeful decision-making.
• Practical wellness tools that promote safety, connection, and belonging for multilingual learners.
• Approaches for cultivating authenticity, clarity, and sustainable joy in professional practice.

Takeaways for Attendees:

1. Practical, accessible wellness routines that can be implemented immediately in classrooms or coaching settings.
2. Tools to create emotionally safe and connected learning environments for English learners.
3. Renewed energy, clarity, and intention for starting 2026 with balance and purpose.
4. A research-informed understanding of how educator wellness directly impacts multilingual learner success.

About the Presenter: Dr. Delphina JOYce Avila is an educator, speaker, and certified JOY Mindset® practitioner dedicated to strengthening the well-being and sustainability of educators and multilingual learning communities. Through her research-aligned and holistic approach, she supports teachers and leaders in cultivating resilience, emotional clarity, and learning environments where all students—especially English learners—can thrive.

Please register using the link below:

• • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr-UtpIXJNWBiElthiClR96Ihr5vAp-8nGXZvhTv2Nyr13Kg/viewform

Once you complete the form, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.