Support. community. accountability.
GroundED
Cultivate more meaningful work/life balance with practical tools and support rooted in wellness.
Group Wellness Program by Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers (Founder, Balanced Black Educator)
On the outside you may appear to have it all together, but inside you know you’re really operating in ‘survival mode.’
You’re frustrated and struggling trying to be there for everyone else – your colleagues, your students, their parents, even your own family let alone time for yourself!
But simply going through the motions just doesn’t feel right anymore because how you want to show up is not in alignment with how you feel inside…
It’s overwhelming carrying the weight of everyone else’s expectations - leaving very little time for you and it feels isolating, exhausting, and on the brink of burnout, if you’re not already there.
Imagine how liberating it would feel to let go of the frustration - to take off your mask or put away your cape and show up authentically – from a place of respecting and valuing yourself, prioritizing your wellness, and feeling fully supported in the process.
Together we will cultivate the proper foundation using just the right tools for you to feel more grounded and in control of managing your stress and taking charge of your wellness.
Imagine what it would be like if you…
Set boundaries in your professional and personal relationships - free from guilt or fearing resistance from others so that you can feel worthy and deserving of putting yourself first.
Prioritize your own wellness practices - to live a values-based life centered on improving your overall well-being, so that you can remove your cape for everyone else and show up authentically as yourself.
Trust yourself to handle uncertain situations -increase confidence in your ability to get through challenging times and feel more secure and in control even when surrounded by chaos.
Implement skills to manage your time more effectively - create more freedom and flexibility in your schedule and feel more empowered to make room for activities that bring you joy.
Create helpful mindset shifts - founded on compassion and kindness for increased connection and greater acceptance of self and others, to cultivate peace of mind from a renewed perspective.
Support yourself through systemic barriers - within a safe community of like-minded people, to feel empowered to combat oppression through radical self-love.
GroundED was created for Black educators seeking balance just like you.
I’d love to welcome you into this supportive community!
Hi, I’m Dr. Flowers!
Feel free to call me Siobhan - an Irish name pronounced like Sha-Von
I’m here to help you become more grounded in your wellness practices and cultivate healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and being.
At an earlier point in my life as a 7th grade ELA teacher, I found myself in a perpetual state of just ‘existing’ – I was going through the motions with no real sense of how I was making it through each day. I felt overwhelmed and was seeking a more intentional approach to gain more control of my daily routine.
Transitioning from classroom teacher to lead high school counselor is where I initially found myself at the intersection of education and mental wellness. It was during this time when I first began to consider how I could successfully blend these two fields together for educators to obtain optimal wellness. It was a decisive and transformative season in my life.
With a desire to expand my knowledge of mental health even further, I pursued a PhD in Counseling and opened a private practice. I felt inspired that I could provide practical solutions for others to manage stress and avoid the pitfalls of burnout. I also knew I had the skills to help educators who were tired of feeling disconnected, and I was ready for the challenge.
Using my own experience as an educator and my knowledge as a licensed mental health therapist, I researched what achieving balance as an educator really required (hint: it’s more than just chocolates and bubble baths) for long-term sustainable transformation.
Shortly thereafter, I facilitated my first educator wellness group… and I never looked back. I knew that my skillset was in alignment with how I wanted to show up – supporting educators who looked like me achieve functional balance.
I still vividly remember the emotional toll I experienced as a K-12 educator. Even now as a professor in higher education, I know how hard it is to try and maintain some semblance of work/life balance and that’s why I developed the GroundED group program just for you!
When you join GroundED,
you will gain access to the following:
The GroundED Online Course: My 5-module course, with resource videos and digital workbook. Content released bi-weekly at a manageable pace. Download all course materials for lifetime access to reference whenever you need a wellness boost!
Live Group Coaching Support: Meet with like-minded educators every other week (alternating weeks with the course content) to discuss the course curriculum and work through your stress and wellness challenges in real time. This safe space allows for more personalized support and accountability.
Our GroundED Members Only Online Community: Access to our private, members-only group. This community space allows you to share your wellness successes, ask questions, seek support, and build deeper connections with fellow educators.
A ‘Wellness Welcome Kit’ Delivered Directly to Your Doorstep: A crafted assortment of stress-management resources sent to you before the start of the program. These practical tools will give you a kickstart to an overall healthier mindset and serve as visual reminders to keep you focused on achieving your wellness goals.
PLUS, for pay in full members, you’ll get these exclusive bonuses!
A half hour, one-to-one ‘strategy session’ call – to use during the course of the program where we can discuss more in depth any part of the program content you wish to personalize it to fit with your daily life!
An upgraded ‘premium’ welcome kit - with digital access to a secret library of resources to include printable visual infographics, checklists, and resource guides to enhance the included curriculum.
I’m Ready To Get GroundED!
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You might be thinking…
“I’ve already tried ‘all the things’ to reduce stress and improve my wellness with minimal results.”
This is so common. Most educators I know have resorted to googling quick solutions with little to no avail.
Perhaps you’ve tried some surface level activities and found yourself needing more. Maybe you were convinced that you didn’t even have the time to be burnt out - let alone seek something beyond a temporary band aid to help. It’s possible that you just need additional support, accountability, and a guide to show you how to reduce stress and prioritize your wellness.
Even the concept of “self-care” has almost become this clichéd buzzword that lacks any real substance or meaning. It’s been my mission to research holistic best practices to include necessary mindset shifts that stem from your core values. I’m excited to share my knowledge as a mental health therapist with fellow educators who desire more connection and are ready for real change.
There is support in numbers and connection within community. With the live group coaching component and the private community group, know that you will be equipped with knowledge, insight, and a healthy dose of accountability. You don’t have to embark on this wellness journey alone.
GroundED…. At a Glance
MODULE 1:
Core Values Reset
Rediscover what brings you joy and create a firm foundation that will serve as a compass to guide your future wellness decisions.
MODULE 2:
Healthy Boundaries
Create work/life separation when you learn how to say no, ask for help, and set limits without guilt or fear of pushback from others.
MODULE 3:
Mindset Shifts
Gain clarity and control as you learn to navigate uncertainty through a process of vulnerability, compassion, and gratitude.
MODULE 4:
Productivity Boost
Manage your time and leverage your energy to work smarter and more efficiently to create space for what’s most important in your life.
MODULE 5:
Functional Wellness
Learn practical ways to improve your quality of sleep, proper nutrition, and restorative practices to enhance your overall well-being.
(BONUS) MODULE 6:
Balancing Blackness
Build resilience against racial fatigue and other systemic barriers as a Black educator through radical acceptance and self-love.
This is your season to become firmly planted and feel GroundED in your wellness -
mind, body, and soul!
It’s time to invest in yourself and prioritize your needs! You are worthy of a balanced life where you have the tools to supercharge your mindset and overcome stress and guilt.
In a few short months you could feel more confident in your systems and routines that are in alignment with your wellness goals. As you’re closing out the upcoming semester, you could feel a noticeable shift as you implement boundaries and enjoy the peace of not over extending yourself - or not, you could also choose to do absolutely nothing – the time will pass either way…
Don’t wait until the next summer break to prioritize your wellness. Say ‘yes’ to yourself now! There is a reason you are reading this at this very moment. When the student is ready, the teacher appears. You are ready for GroundED guidance and deserve to experience a life that you don’t have to count down for vacations days to enjoy!
GroundED Program OPTIONS
PAY IN FULL
5-Module Online Course
(Plus 1 Bonus Module)
7 Live Group Coaching Support Sessions
(75 minutes each session)
‘Welcome to Wellness’ Kit
(Delivered to you at the start of the program)
Private Community Group Access
(for paid GroundED members only)
Bonus #1 One-to-one ‘coaching call’
(half hour strategy session)
Bonus #2 – ‘Premium’ wellness kit
(secret library of digital resources)
Save $200 USD when you pay in full!
ONE TIME PAYMENT OF
$697 USD
3-MONTH PAY PLAN
5-Module Online Course
(Plus 1 Bonus Module)
7 Live Group Coaching Support Sessions
(75 minutes each session)
‘Welcome to Wellness’ Kit
(Delivered to you at the start of the program)
Private Community Group Access
(for paid GroundED members only))
Our most flexible plan!
3 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $299 USD
$897 USD
TESTIMONIALS
HEADLINE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
+ "How Does the Rollout of the Course & Live Sessions Work?"
The course content and the live sessions will alternate every other week for a total of 12 weeks. We’ll start with a live session welcome (week 1) then alternate the 5 online course modules with 5 lives sessions (weeks 2-11) and then end with a live session closing (week 12). The lessons will not be delivered all at once, but rather ‘dripped’ out throughout the course of the 12 weeks.
+ "How Long Will I Have Access to the Lessons?"
You will have the ability to download all lessons and course content for lifetime access. This includes access to the latest versions of the course as I update content over time. We will only have the live group coaching sessions for the duration of the 12-week program.
+ "When Will the Live Group Coaching Sessions Take Place?"
Previous group coaching sessions took place on Wednesdays (every other week) from 5:15 - 6:30pm central time. However, we will be a small enough group to make adjustments if need be.
+ "How Available is Dr. Flowers During the 12-week Program?"
This program is designed for you to have direct access to Dr. Flowers for over an hour every other week. Dr. Flowers also directly delivers the recorded lessons during the weeks there is no live session. In addition, feel free to reach out to Dr. Flowers (or your fellow members) in between the live group coaching sessions via the private community group to discuss any of the content from the lessons, to discuss personal aspects of your wellness journey, or any other program related support you may need.
+ "What Comes in the Wellness Kit & When Do I Receive It?"
It’s a surprise - and we don’t spoil surprises around here!! 😉 Just know that the wellness kit is going to include hand selected, crafted items that will help you take an active approach to your wellness and facilitate activities such as journaling, mindfulness, meditation, and overall stress reduction. Your wellness kit will be mailed within one week of the program start date.
+ "What Materials or Equipment Will I Need?"
We will be using Google Meet or Zoom for our live group coaching calls. The course materials can be accessed via Google Drive as well as the private Facebook group. If you use a desktop/laptop you will not need anything else. If you use a phone or tablet, you will need to download the free apps (Meet or Zoom). Past members have also found that having a planner/calendar (either paper or digital) is helpful to plan out some of the lesson and program activities.
+ "What If My Situation Changes and I Would Like a Refund?"
Due to the nature of you receiving downloadable digital products as part of the online course modules as well as physical products in the wellness kit, we do not offer refunds. However, if you really want to make sure you are a good fit for this program, please feel free to email me at hello@BalancedBlackEducator(dot)com and we can set up a call to discuss if this program is the right fit for you.
You Are Worthy of Making Yourself a Priority…
The freedom and flexibility that comes from feeling in control even when you’re surrounded by chaos is already within reach. All you have to do is give yourself permission to move forward.
The GroundED group program is a safe space where you can remove your mask, take off your cape, and show up authentically to work through the obstacles and challenges that contribute to your stress and get in the way of your wellness.
Prioritize yourself, reclaim your time, and experience the peace of mind that comes from a renewed perspective all within a supportive community.