Clinical Assistant Professor Coralis Solomon co-authors new publication
Summary
Solomon has co-authored “Teachers’ Experiences of Counselor-Led Self-Compassion Training: A Phenomenological Study” in the “Journal of Mental Health Counseling.” Solomon emphasized that the study delivers a powerful message: school districts must invest in teachers’ mental health.
Full Description
Clinical Assistant Professor in Counselor Education Coralis Solomon has co-authored “Teachers’ Experiences of Counselor-Led Self-Compassion Training: A Phenomenological Study” with Amanda DiLorenzo-Garcia and Sandra Maria Johnson. The study reviews 13 teachers’ experiences in self-compassion training led by mental health counselors. Solomon emphasized that the study delivers a powerful message: school districts must invest in teachers’ mental health. When educators receive meaningful support — through counseling, wellness time and training — burnout decreases, retention improves and students thrive. Healthier teachers build stronger classrooms.
From the abstract: “Findings support the potential of low-cost, 1-day, 6-hour self-compassion trainings to meet the emotional needs of educators. These brief, counselor-led interventions may foster healthier classroom environments by supporting teacher well-being, ultimately benefiting students as well. The study emphasizes the value of integrating self-compassion into teacher development to promote sustainable emotional health in school communities.”