18%
experience stress “a lot”
In EU countries and economies participating in TALIS, 18% of teachers report experiencing stress in their work “a lot”.
Online Workshop
Managing Burnout When You Can’t Walk Away
- Live on Zoom + recording
- Zoe PaulAMI Auxiliary Teacher Trainer
- May 16, 20265:00–8:00 p.m. CEST
- Price: €67
Do you recognize this in your work?
You may care deeply about your work, but it increasingly comes at a cost to your energy and well-being.
- You feel responsible for more than is realistically sustainable
- It is difficult to switch off or step back, even when exhausted
- You want to keep giving, but feel your capacity is shrinking
- Boundaries feel unclear or difficult to maintain
- You are committed, but something is not working long-term
This workshop will help you find a way to continue your work without losing yourself in it.
Why this workshop matters
Teacher stress in Europe is not a small issue
Across Europe, stress is not only a personal experience. It is also connected to whether teachers feel able to stay in the profession over time.
25%
would like to leave teaching
In the same EU TALIS group, 25% of teachers say they would like to leave teaching within the next five years.
2×
higher likelihood of wanting to leave
Teachers in the EU who experience stress at work “a lot” are two times more likely to want to leave teaching in the next five years.
Almost 50%
of lower secondary teachers across Europe report stress at work “quite a bit” or “a lot”.
Sources: OECD TALIS 2018 (EU country note), Eurydice / European Commission, Education and Training Monitor.
Workshop Takeaways:
- Understand the key contributors to burnout in education and caregiving
- Notice the early signs that you are reaching your limit, before it becomes burnout
- Understand what is actually yours to carry, and what is not
- Learn how to protect your energy without disengaging
- Develop practical strategies for long-term sustainability
Real-world situations we will work through
- Navigating constant demands and feeling responsible for “just one more thing”
- Holding responsibility without overextending yourself
- Responding to pressure from systems, parents, or teams
- Staying connected to purpose without exhaustion
- Making realistic adjustments in daily professional life
Who It Is for:
- Montessori educators (all age levels)
- Caregivers and professionals working with children
- School leaders and team members
- Anyone in a helping profession experiencing sustained pressure
Zoe Paul
Zoe Paul, M.Ed. is an AMI-certified Assistants to Infancy (0–3) Trainer and school leader with over 15 years of experience working with children, adults, and educational organizations internationally. She has lectured for AMI diploma courses in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and is known for her practical, realistic approach to supporting educators in complex professional environments.
This is not about fixing burnout overnight.
It is about finding a way to continue your work without losing your energy, clarity, and sense of purpose.
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?
Feel free to contact us!