L'amour De Soi
Celebrating
Educators and Child Care Professionals
What's The L'amour De Soi Project
L'amour de Soi was created during the genesis of the World Pandemic in 2021 to uplift, advocate, and support teachers providing mental health safe-spaces and guides for the education community
Here, at Kappa Learning Group, we are proud to re-introduce our latest project--L’Amour de Soi--A Guide to One's Heart for Professional Educators & Caregivers.
We believe that educators are some of the most underappreciated professionals in our society. They often give so much of themselves and don't always take the time to care for themselves as well as they should. Our goal with this project is to encourage early childhood educators/professionals, center directors, private/public educators, nannies, mannies, sitters, children authors and librarians to indulge in self-care and self-love by giving them a month of uplifting support and guidance from experts in the field. This is an online event hosted on Facebook and Instagram.
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What's The L'amour De Soi Project
THE L'AMOUR DE SOI PROJECT IS A MUTUALLY SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR EDUCATORS WITH EMPHASIS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR SELF-CARE, SELF-LOVE PRACTICES, COLLABORATION, SERVING AS STEWARDS OVER THE MIND, BODY, SPIRIT AND FINALLY, ACHIEVING EQUITY THROUGH POLITICAL INCLUSIVITY.
Week 4: Celebrating Education & Community Leadership
Kusoma Discussion Forum
Celebrating Black Men in Education and Community Leadership
Kusoma
L'amour De Soi Project
Self-Love Project
Week 2: L'amour De Soi
Self -Care & Mental Wellness
Our Supporters
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Week 3: L'amour De Soi
Educators and Caregivers
Ending the Silence for Families
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Tuesday Health and Wellness
Tuesday Health and Wellness
Feb 7th @ 8pm EST
With Our Special Guest
Maurice Robinson
Founder, Happy Hour Fitness
My name is Maurice Robinson and I'm the owner of Happy Hour Fitness Plus. Im a personal trainer who focuses on training women who are plus size. The goal is to provide workouts and supplement recommendations that will help plus size women lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle.
Helping clients get off medication and lower blood pressure is one of my greatest achievements. I believe being happy and healthy go hand and hand, So im really big on doing things outside the gym that makes you happy.
Yellow Table
With Visionary TaKenya Millhouse
a mental health advocate and visionary.
Join Us Feb 8th on IG @ ece_knowledge where Knowledge Is Feed @ the
The Yellow Table…
was developed as a tool to Support and Develop People as they SHARE, SHED AND GROW.
#nothingwasted
L'amour de Soi Project
Reagan Fulton is a nature-based educator, entrepreneur, artist, mom, and leader in the nanny community. Reagan grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a nanny for almost 10 years before she started offering childcare from her home. Believing that nature-based education is the best way to help children learn while having fun, in 2021, she founded Playful Acre. She works to preserve the magic of childhood by teaching parents, teachers, and nannies how to effectively implement outdoor play.
The L'amour De Soi Project Framework
The L'amour De Soi Framework
The vast array of experiences had by educators are as distinct and individual as each human's fingerprint. Their singular journeys create a stunning and multi-colored canvas that captures the admiration and respect of all who behold it. They have a voice that brings with it laughter, passion, and pride; yet, their moments of sadness, tears, and the strain of having to accomplish their obligations and duties as teachers are often neglected. It is acknowledged in the education field that a collective culture is formed through the trials and tribulations that educators endure on a day-to-day basis, some of which may not be experienced by the wider population.
The Challenge.
Issues such as burnout/overworked, the novel coronavirus, the shortage of supplies and lack of management assistance, student and parental misbehavior, racial differences, health concerns of pupils and negligence of their own, meagre salaries and food insecurity, workplace disparities, and many more, lead to issues with mental health.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teachers are 15% more likely to commit suicide than those of other professions (Cooper, 2018). Educators are frequently left feeling alone, unappreciated, and unseen.
The perception of mental health within the academic circle is quite harsh. Facing our present mental state head-on may not be something we feel like we can take on. Acknowledging issues with our mental wellbeing is often seen as a sign of frailty, with the idea that all we have to do is work harder" (Boudreau, 2019, par 4). Moreover, the obstacles that a teacher, especially one from a minority background, face are immense. Negative thoughts and judgements of people dealing with mental health issues are a reality across the United States, and this attitude is particularly strong among African-Americans (NAMI California, n.a., par9).
The L'amour De Soi Framework
The Problem.
So, why is it that educators are not being given safe spaces, the necessary resources, and support when it comes to mental health issues? "Teachers consistently encourage their students to take care of mindset and take the time to reflect, yet often do not allow themselves to receive these same messages"(Boudreau, 2019, par 1). These factors combined with the complexities of race, gender, socioeconomic status, and their job, produce a deluge of disadvantages, bias, and racism, leading to distress and poor mental health.
The Solution.
Therefore, in order to have an effective solution, we must:
- Use the L'amour de Soi Project as a therapeutic safe-space specifically for educators and childcare professionals. in and out of workplaces.
- L'amour de Soi Project serving as a reliable sources specifically for educators in various sectors that have been made with their mental health and wellness in mind, ones that truly understand their difficulties.
- Having the L'amour de Soi Project forge strong, wide-reaching promises, peer-to-peer workshops and trainings in and out of the workplace and access to psychological help that concentrates on the most pressing teacher-specific issues accessible daily.
- Using the L'amour de Soi Project implement routines of self-care and self-love in and out of the workplace to cultivate lasting improvements within the academic field.
- Ensure effective accountability from the mental health sectors, national and regional authorities, and individuals that advocate for better mental wellbeing in educators and childcare professionals.
Hello, my name is Jocelyn Dionne the founder and organizer of Kappa Learning Group in Norcross, GA.
As the founder and president of Kappa Learning Group, I am delighted to introduce our latest project, L'Amour de Soi--A Guide to One's Heart for Professional Educators & Caregivers.
As an educator who understands the stresses and rewards of this profession all too well, it is my duty as a leader in this industry - but also one of my greatest joys - to empower fellow professionals through knowledge-sharing. My responsibility is mine alone; yet being at its helm makes me feel fulfilled and content with what I'm doing each day.
What better time than now, during February, which some might call Love Month, or Black History Month in America? These opportunities are perfect occasions when we can honor ourselves and those around us who lead seemingly invisible lives in pursuit of excellence every day--those who rarely or never see themselves celebrated for their contributions.
What's Are Benefits in Participating In L'amour de Soi?
Support
Creating a circle of individuals, groups, and organizations supporting teachers and caregivers in mental, physical, and spiritual health.
Network
Creating a circle of individuals, groups, and organizations supporting teachers and caregivers in mental, physical, and spiritual health.
Educate. Share. Empower.
Creating a circle of individuals, groups, and organizations supporting teachers and caregivers dominating the education community.
Sharing Space
Creating a sharing spaces for teachers, childcare professionals, nannies, doulas, librarians, sitters, and other community member in the education field.
Week 1:
Voices of Educators
Testimonials, personal experiences, emotional footprints, and safe-spaces of educators are important. Voices of Educators supports the autonomy of educators and childcare professionals to speak on topics that affect our community.
Week 2:
L'amour De Soi :
Self -Care & Mental Wellness
Kappa Learning Group supports and advocates for mental health and holistic wellness of educators and childcare professionals.
Week 3:
Heart to Heart Talk:
Love & Relationships
We are more than researchers, red-pen graders, diaper changers, and lesson planners. We are humans connected to other humans in many different relationships and matters. In 'Matters of the Heart' we get to explore different perspectives, tips, and experiences on eros, philia, storge, agape, ludus, pragma, philautia relationships.
Week 4: Education & Community Leadership
As educators we are leaders. It comes with the territory. We will celebrate and explore the awesome works educators are doing in local communities and abroad.
We will have our special Group panel 'Kusoma' to celebrate Men of Color in education spaces, community leadership, youth and literary writing, and other transformative spaces.
L'amour De Soi Project
Discussions and Sharing Spaces LIVE on Facebook & IG
Talking Over Coffee
L'amour De Soi Project
Discussions and Sharing Spaces
Discussions and Sharing Spaces
L'amour De Soi Project
L'amour De Soi Project
Blast From The Past
Check out Some of Our Oldies but Goodies
In this segment, ECE leader and educator was our special guest for Love & Relationships with Danielle Harrell! talks on abusive love relationships, depression, self love and celebration of self! Disclaimer: discussions maybe triggering on domestic abuse, depression and other sensitive talk.
Discussions and Sharing Spaces
Week 4: Education & Community Leadership
Our special Group panel 'Kusoma' to celebrate Men of Color in education spaces, community leadership, youth and literary writing, and other transformative spaces.
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Educate. Share. Empower.
Kappa Training Hub
Kappa Trainings Offered
L'amour De Soi
Journey- Driven Powerful and Effective Outcomes
Kappa Trainings Offered
L'amour De Soi
Journey- Driven Powerful and Effective Outcomes
The Colors of Leadership
Recreate gray and voided areas within your workplace, personal life, or infracture with powerful, colorful and fulfilling insight. Your voice is powerful and your leadership is necessary to create the workplace atmosphere you desire. Your voice is the paintbrush to your business and life's canvas. Register for this powerful leadership training! 3 Hours/w Certificate
Starting Feb 25 11:30am EST Virtual
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Black & Brown Children of Transgenerational Trauma and the Importance of Play
This powerful training will give historical insight on the importance of play in the lives of Black and Brown with transgenerational trauma. This training is based upon the play theory, transgenerational trauma, and post traumatic slave syndrome theory
Course begins Feb 13 3:00pmEST
Virtual
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Play Program: The 3 R's
This is one of the most powerful trainings offered here at Kappa Learning Group. The PLAY Program support educators and childcare professional in a powerful way. Using our 3 R system we help you to Reconnect with personal and business goals, renew your mind, body, and spirit, and raison d'etre find and/or redefine your purpose. The world awaits for your presence.
3 hour Training
Free training
February 11 TBA
Virtual
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Trainings Offered
Journey- Driven Powerful and Effective Outcomes
This powerful training has been been trending for over 6 years and presented at large education platforms such as Highscope, NBCDI, and CDA Council. This training will have an in-depth understanding of the concepts of cultural relativism and self-identity theory in learning spaces.
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Email Address
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Our Supporters
L'amour De Soi My Love.
Grace Yourself.
with Love,
Jocelyn Dionne