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New Look for the Region 14 ESC Website

We're excited to announce the launch of our new and improved Region 14 ESC website! We are committed to making our digital presence as clear, accessible, and helpful as possible. We’ll continue to refine content and features in the coming weeks and welcome your feedback.

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Making Strangers Laugh

Get ready for a huge smile watching comedian Josh Nasar pay compliments to strangers on the street.  

Its impossible to watch more than 1-2 of these and avoid a smile.

Josh Nasar Shorts - Making Strangers Laugh

Need a moment to feel better about the world?

Recharge with "street compliments."

In a world where it might feel like no one ever says thank you, take three minutes to watch these individuals share gratitude for one another.  I dare you to take a minute to try it yourself; taking a moment to appreciate someone else always makes everything seem better!

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Need a good laugh?  Press play! 

Did you know that laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles AND increases the endorphins that are released by the brain? Laughter also protects the heart. ❤️

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Recharge Resources for Educators

5 Minute Loving Kindness Meditation from John Kabat-Zinn  - John Kabat-Zinn is a world-renowed researcher and teacher on the practice of meditation.  This short guided meditation is a great activity for recharging our sense of self-worth and self-compassion. 

5 Minute Desk Yoga Break - A brief yoga activity for educators who don't have much time but need a body break.

Hope Research Center at OU - Having high levels of Hope improves coping skills, buffers against stress, predicts achievement, enhances positive relationships, and promotes healthy adaptive behaviors and resiliency.  View this link for resources about how adopting a hopeful stance can help you and those around you.

Article - Teachers: Protecting Your Mental Health - A short article for educators with quick and actionable suggestions for practicing self compassion and self care throughout the days and weeks of school.

50 Realistic Ways to Improve Your Mental Health from Northwestern University - A succinct list of small changes, challenges, and activities for anyone.  Suggested practices are divided into sections based on themes.