Empowering Minds: Integrating Positive Education and Mental Health Literacy into Language Teaching – a webinar by Prof. Dr Hab. Alicja Gałązka
Dear Colleagues,
IATEFL Poland and Prof. Dr Hab. Alicja Gałązka
have the pleasure to invite you to the webinar:
“Empowering Minds: Integrating Positive Education and Mental Health Literacy into Language Teaching”
which will take place on Wednesday, 4th of June 2025, from 20.30 to 21.30 CET.
Summary:
The mental health crisis facing students today calls for a critical reassessment of educational practices. Teachers play a vital role in the mental health of their students, while they face numerous challenges. This talk examines how educators can shift their roles from traditional instructors to proactive advocates for student well-being applying principles and strategies from positive psychology. By fostering resilience, building strong relationships, creating a supportive environment and through the development of empathy-driven communication strategies and the promotion of mental health literacy, teachers can empower students to articulate their experiences, enhance their resilience, and cultivate supportive peer networks Ultimately, this presentation aims to inspire educators to embrace a more nuanced understanding of education as a vital tool for promoting mental well-being and equipping students with the skills they need to navigate an increasingly complex world.
During the webinar all participants will be provided with a certificate of participation, which they will be able to download.
IATEFL Poland members have priority of registration for this webinar.
Do not delay. The number of participants is limited.
Professional profile
Prof. Dr Hab. Alicja Gałązka
Bio
A Professor at the University of Silesia, a psychotherapist, psychologist, linguist, a licenced coach, and an international master trainer. A President of ICI (International Coaching Institute) in Poland and a head of the Language Centre FUTURE in Poland. She is an author of over 300 articles published in Polish and English. An active member of IDEA, National Drama Association and IATEFL. Has been researching and practising drama for years. Her main interest is psychology and drama in the ELT classroom. A coordinator and participant of many international projects. Coordinator of two SIGs: Psychology in ELT and Drama in ELT in IATEFL Poland. A regional adviser for Trinity College London in Poland, teacher trainer cooperating with many international educational organisations. Working in two main sectors: Medicine and Education. She actively works with teachers, school managers and pupils on developing their well-being and resilience.
Welcome!
On behalf of IATEFL Poland
Webinar organisers:
| Anna Rogalewicz-Gałucka Chief Administrative Officer office@iatefl.org.pl | Lucyna Wilinkiewicz-Górniak Kraków Region Representative Webinars’ Coordinator lucyna.wilinkiewicz@gmail.com |
