Guarding psychological energy and focusing on feasible actions

A seed can only thrive infinitely if it is deeply rooted in fertile soil. And every teacher, only by being in an upward atmosphere, can thrive.

In order to strengthen teachers' understanding of mental health, help them relieve work pressure, enhance their sense of professional happiness, and create a harmonious and pleasant educational environment, on September 8th, Gaoping District Government Kindergarten in Nanchong City, Sichuan Province launched a mental health team support activity with the theme of "Guarding Psychological Energy and Focusing on Feasible Actions". The activity is hosted by Ms. Wang Binzhu, the mental health counselor of the park, and all teachers participate.

Starting from the actual work situation of a teacher, Teacher Wang Binzhu vividly described the educational scene after the start of the new semester: "Every child in the class needs to be seen, and every parent is full of expectations for the teacher. When we help one child seriously, other children's situations continue to rise

This statement immediately resonated strongly with the teachers. Next, from a professional perspective, Teacher Wang suggests that everyone "should not self doubt, reduce self-criticism, and reshape self compassion". The standard of 'must do the best' is like a strict referee, making you dare not relax. Please let this referee calm down temporarily and allow you to just be 'good enough'.

1、 Exploring Yourself: Understanding Type 16 Personality

Starting from psychological knowledge, Teacher Wang introduced the popular personality type analysis tool -16 Personality. Based on Myers Briggs Type Index (MBTI), this model classifies personality through four dimensions:

Four core dimensions:

-Source of Energy: Extraversion (E) vs. Introversion (I)

-Information acquisition method: Perception (S) vs Intuition (N)

-Decision making method: Thinking (T) vs Emotion (F)

-Attitude towards life: Judgment (J) vs Perception (P)

Teacher Wang provided a detailed introduction to 16 personality types and their four role groups: analyst, diplomat, guardian, and explorer, emphasizing the application value of this tool in self-awareness, interpersonal relationships, and career planning.

2、 Psychological mini game: Release stress through interaction

1. Spoon Battle

Teacher Wang helped teachers release psychological pressure through two psychological games, Spoon Battle and Crossing the Minefield. All teachers actively participated, and the scene was filled with laughter and joy.

【 Game Rules 】 Each group of ten challengers takes the stage to challenge, holding hands with their backs to the center of the circle and holding a spoon in their mouths. They take turns scooping up ping pong balls and putting them into boxes. Put in the most to win.

【 Key points for winning 】 Unity and cooperation, calmness and composure

2. Crossing the minefield

【 Game Rules 】 Divide into two groups, with one challenger each time. Blindly walk through a "minefield" (20 balloon formations), step on balloons or cross boundaries. If the challenge fails, passing smoothly is considered successful.

At the end of the activity, accompanied by cheerful music, teachers collectively stepped on balloons to release psychological pressure, seeing balloons as pressure and troubles, and throwing away all "troubles".

Life is always inseparable from games, learning from games and growing in games. Teachers release stress in games and gain a sense of pleasure, happiness, and achievement through game challenges.

Through this group assistance, the teachers not only gained practical knowledge and skills in psychology, but also received nourishment and improvement in their minds. Everyone deeply realizes that 'only by taking care of oneself can we better take care of children'. Let's work hand in hand, support each other, and create a warm, understanding, and supportive working environment together in the new semester!

Psychological health is sunshine. May every preschool teacher have a sunny attitude, lead children with love and wisdom, and face the sun all the way!