End of the School Year: A Time to Reset for School Staff

Written By Ilene Gold

As another school year comes to a close, it brings a wide range of emotions for everyone involved. Students feel excited for the freedom of summer, but also anxious about what comes next. Parents reflect on how much their children have grown while scrambling to plan for the months ahead. For teachers and school staff, it’s often a complicated mix of relief, pride, exhaustion, and emotional fatigue.

You’ve spent months investing in the learning, safety, and well-being of others. You’ve managed classroom challenges, supported students through personal struggles, handled shifting expectations, and juggled it all with your own responsibilities outside of school. That’s a lot. And whether or not it feels like it right now, you’ve done enough.

At Discover Peace Within in Denver, we’ve spoken with dozens of educators who describe this time of year as both rewarding and depleting. The pressure eases, but the toll it’s taken lingers.

Signs You Might Need a Reset

  • Difficulty relaxing after school ends

  • Disconnection from your work or community

  • Ongoing fatigue or stress

  • Feeling overwhelmed, even with fewer demands

Have any of these shown up for you? These aren’t signs of failure. They’re signals that your mind and body need space to recover.

Too often, school staff jump from one cycle to the next without truly tending to themselves. Summer break might look like time off on the calendar, but if you’re spending it catching up on chores, prepping for the next year, or continuing to carry emotional weight from the classroom, it’s not really a break.

This summer, we invite you to pause. Not just to rest, but to truly reset.

What Do I Need Right Now?

  • Rest — quiet time without expectations

  • Connection — time with people who understand what you’ve been through

  • Reflection — space to process the highs and lows of the school year

  • Perspective — clarity on what matters most moving forward

  • Support — guidance from others who care about your well-being

  • Tools — simple practices to carry into next year

If any of these speak to you, you’re not alone.

That’s the goal of our Wellness Workshops for School Staff at Discover Peace Within. These summer sessions are built with your experience in mind. We provide a space for you to reflect, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and with others who understand your path. These aren’t lectures or checklists. They’re supportive, practical sessions designed to help you leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded.

Each workshop includes guided practices for stress reduction, opportunities for reflection, and simple tools you can bring into the next school year. You don’t need to be burned out to benefit. You just need to be ready to invest in your own well-being—something we know you often place last.

Many educators tell us they leave these workshops feeling more seen, more supported, and better prepared—not just professionally, but personally. Some say it’s the first time all year they’ve had space to process how they’re actually doing.

Who Are These Workshops For?

If you work in a school, you’re invited. These workshops are for anyone who supports students or school communities, regardless of your role or title. This includes:

Classroom Educators

  • Teachers

  • Special Education Teachers

  • Paraprofessionals (Paras)

  • Preschool and Early Childhood Educators

Student Support Staff

  • School Counselors

  • School Social Workers

  • School Psychologists

  • School Nurses

  • School-Based Therapists

Administrative Leaders

  • Principals

  • Assistant Principals

  • Deans

  • District-Level Employees

Operational and Safety Staff

  • Secretaries and Office Staff

  • School Resource Officers

  • After-School Program Staff

  • Support Staff in Daycares or University Settings

If you’ve given your time, energy, or care in a school setting, these sessions are for you.

Upcoming Wellness Workshop Dates

Join us for a two-hour wellness event designed just for school staff. These sessions offer a chance to restore, reconnect, and gather tools you can carry into the new school year.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 The River Yoga – Sunnyside
4055 Inca St, Suite 100
Denver, CO 80211

Wednesday, July 11, 2025
 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 The River Yoga – Sunnyside
4055 Inca St, Suite 100
Denver, CO 80211

Friday, August 1, 2025
 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 The River Yoga – Five Points
2590 Welton St
Denver, CO 80205

Each workshop is a space to:

  • Restore and replenish your energy after the 2024–2025 school year

  • Rebuild and reconnect with your sense of purpose

  • Walk away feeling more nourished—mind, body, and spirit

  • Connect with fellow school professionals who understand the demands of this work

  • Gather useful, sustainable tools to bring into the 2025–2026 school year

At Discover Peace Within, we see how much you give, all year long. Now it’s your turn to receive.





Ilene Gold
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