Prepared Teacher

The "Prepared Teacher" Program is a strategic investment in teacher stability and professional competency. It equips educators with practical tools for self-regulation, authentic practice and boundary setting, essential for managing complexity and fostering high-quality educational relationships.

This comprehensive, two-part program transforms the modern educator into a resilient, effective, and systemically integrated leader.

It is your new school's direct strategy for teacher retention and burnout prevention.

Both two-day sessions of the Prepared Teacher Series function as standalone modules. Teachers may attend either one based on their needs. However, for a complete and comprehensive toolkit, attending both parts is strongly advised.

The program will be held in English.

Key Benefits for the Teacher	Value for the School
Long-Term Well-being: Practical tools for self-regulation and boundary setting to prevent burnout and ensure sustained job satisfaction.	Higher Retention & Stability: Reduces staff turnover by equipping teachers with a "Teacher Survival Kit" for sustained resilience.
Empowered Classrooms: Mastery of non-directive guidance, leading to greater student autonomy, responsibility, and initiative.	Systemic Effectiveness: Fosters a culture of constructive communication, leading to reduced internal friction and improved collaboration.
Conflict Confidence: Skills for handling difficult conversations and conflict with emotional stability and professional clarity.	Enhanced Learning Culture: Cultivates teachers who serve as stable, confident classroom leaders and positive role models, directly boosting student engagement and positive behavior.

About Instructor

Tati Neves

Somatic psychotherapist, international trainer and instructor, and author of several books. With many years of experience working therapeutically both with adults and children or adolescents.
She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Lisbon and a Master in Neuroscience from the Spanish Institute Of Sciences. She also completed a postgraduate study in Psychosomatics and Epigenetics at the Portuguese Center of Somatic Psychotherapy.
Tati works with the biosynthesis approach to therapy and regularly teaches professional development courses for therapists and educators.
She currently coordinates the Pedagogical Department at the Portuguese Institute for Somatic Psychotherapy.
Tati offers online and onsite consultations for parents and teachers — within Montessori and beyond.
She is known for her warm and engaging approach, which allows her to quickly gain the trust of even the most demanding clients.

Prepared Teacher - PART 1

Mastering The Art of Sustainable Teaching

This intensive two-day program offers teachers essential skills to thrive both personally and professionally. We integrate Systemic Psychology, Neuroscience, and Biosynthesis to provide a respectful and comprehensive understanding of the school environment. The goal is to move beyond simply managing the daily routine and achieve long-term excellence and well-being in the classroom.

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PART I - PROGRAM SUMMARY		Main Focus	Acquired Skills
FEB 7, AM	Introduction The Teacher as a Prepared Personality	Self-Awareness & Role Clarity	Establish strong professional grounding and consistency by understanding your key roles and personal presence.
FEB 7, PM	Feedback and Learning Culture	Effective Feedback & Team Growth	Learn to give and receive constructive feedback, strengthening team resilience and transforming mistakes into learning opportunities.
FEB 8, AM	Well-being and Professional Sustainability	Well-being & Burnout Prevention	Acquire practical self-regulation tools (breathing, body awareness) and strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and long-term joy in the role.
FEB 8, PM	The Teacher as a Guide for Children	Autonomy & Responsibility	Master non-directive guidance (asking questions instead of commanding) to foster student self-direction, initiative, and accountability.

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Prepared Teacher - PART 2

Mastering External Relationships and Organizational Effectiveness

This advanced two-day seminar focuses on optimizing the teacher's role within the school system, emphasizing Cooperation, Communication, and Leadership. Participants will gain concrete, actionable tools for leading projects effectively and handling difficult conversations with clarity and emotional stability. The program culminates in a personalized Professional Growth Plan, ensuring all learned skills are integrated for maximum long-term impact.

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PART II - PROGRAM SUMMARY		Main Focus	Acquired Skills
APR 25, AM	Cooperation	Project Leadership & Healthy Boundaries	Gaining skills to effectively lead projects, define professional boundaries, and integrate work with the broader school system (parents, community).
APR 25, PM	Communication	Conflict Resolution & Emotional Clarity	Mastering emotional regulation in difficult conversations, identifying communication patterns, and leading constructive dialogues with all stakeholders (colleagues, parents).
APR 26, AM	Leadership and Inspiration	Authentic Guidance & Vision	Developing inspirational leadership presence, physical grounding for group guidance, and aligning personal practice with the school's shared goals and vision.
APR 26, PM	Integration and Personal Growth Plan	Anchoring Learning & Action Planning	Integrating all seminar concepts, anchoring the professional story in body and emotion, and creating a concrete, system-aligned personal development plan.

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FAQ

What is Prepared Teacher?

The "Prepared Teacher" Program is designed to enhance both the professional and personal competencies of educators by viewing the teacher as a guide rather than a commanding authority. By emphasizing self-reflection, authenticity, and stability, the program strengthens the foundation for high-quality educational relationships. This essential training provides teachers with practical tools to manage emotions, set healthy boundaries, and handle complex situations with increased professional certainty and perspective.

Who is the Prepared Teacher program designed for?

The program is designed for all teachers, assistants for all the children age range, from those in their first year to highly experienced professionals. It provides a foundational toolkit for long-term well-being and systemic effectiveness.

Is the program intended only for Montessori teachers?

No, the program is designed for all teachers and professionals working with children. While we do utilize certain key elements of the Montessori approach—specifically the concept of the teacher as a guide (rather than a primary authority in frontal teaching) and principles of respectful communication—the program is fundamentally built upon Systemic Psychology and Neuroscience. This blend makes it a universal toolkit for effective work, emotional management, and burnout prevention, regardless of your specific pedagogical model.

Who will be leading the sessions (the trainers)?

"The sessions will be led by Tati Neves. With many years of experience working therapeutically with children and adolescents, Tati offers online and onsite consultations for parents and teachers—both within Montessori settings and beyond.

She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Lisbon and a Master in Neuroscience from the Spanish Institute Of Sciences. She also completed a postgraduate study in Psychosomatics and Epigenetics at the Portuguese Center of Somatic Psychotherapy.

Tati works with the biosynthesis approach to therapy and regularly teaches professional development courses for therapists and educators. She currently coordinates the Pedagogical Department at the Portuguese Institute for Somatic Psychotherapy."

What metodology we will use?

Prepared Teacher strategically combines three key methodologies: Montessori Pedagogy (focusing on autonomy and the prepared environment), Biosynthesis (integrating body, mind, and emotions for self-regulation), and a Systemic Approach (managing roles and boundaries within the school context). "

Is the program intended only for new teachers?

No, absolutely not. While the program serves as an excellent foundational tool for new teachers, it was primarily created to address a missing element for highly experienced and long-serving teachers. All parts of the program offer significant value and advanced development, serving as a proactive measure to prevent burnout and ensure they sustain joy and enthusiasm in their long-term work with children."

Why was the Prepared Teacher program created?

"The Duhovka Institute collaborates closely with the Duhovka HR department. They provide systematic teacher development and support and maintain a comprehensive career support and education system for our teachers, including personal growth programs, specialized workshops, Montessori training, and regular consultations with psychologists.

However, after longterm period of working with both new and experienced teachers, we recognized one missing piece of the puzzle—a fundamental element upon which to build all these valuable initiatives.

That's why we created the 'Prepared Teacher' program."

Do I have to attend both parts of the program?

The program is fully modular: both parts function as standalone modules, allowing you to select the session that best fits your current needs. However, for maximum benefit and comprehensive coverage of all topics, attending both Part 1 and Part 2 is strongly advised.

What will teacher get after attending?

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful attendance of each part of the full two-day program.

What does the Duhovka HR Department say about the program?

The Duhovka HR team refers to the Prepared Teacher program as a "Teacher Survival Kit." They emphasize that the program is the missing fundamental element for ensuring the long-term health and retention of our teaching staff.
The seminars will take place at Duhovka Elementary School (Prague 6). Part 1: February 6th - 7th / Part 2: April 25th - 26th.

Key Benefits for the Teacher

Value for the School