ABOUT
Lisa’s work involves creating positive change in and out of schools by supporting the wellbeing of educators, while simultaneously building resiliency and restoring the joy of teaching.
Her accessible and inclusive presentations have built her a reputation as one of the most trustworthy mindful self-compassion experts in North America.
Lisa Baylis has been sharing wellbeing strategies for the last 20 years. A natural born connector with an innate ability to make people feel valued and heard, she is a teacher, a counsellor, a facilitator, and a mother. Lisa is a published author of Self-Compassion for Educators as well as, the creator of the AWE Method — Awakening the Wellbeing for Educators — which merges self-care, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
As a teacher, Lisa has taught internationally and locally. Much of her vast teaching experience was gained in classrooms across British Columbia as a school counsellor. She is currently a Doctoral student at UBCO researching self-compassion for Educational Leaders. She currently holds the role as Education Director for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, the non-profit organization created by Drs. Kristin Neff and Chris Germer to spread self-compassion around the world
You can learn from her by taking an online MSC course, explore a half or full day AWE retreat, or join her Year-Long Compassion for Leaders Coaching Program. No matter the setting — classroom, counselling session, or teacher development — Lisa incorporates concepts of positive psychology, self-compassion, and mindfulness.
Check out her blog for ideas on how to incorporate aspects of mindfulness, and positive education into your classroom and the new curriculum.
Lisa is happy to connect! Feel free to contact her here.
