Therapeutic Teaching - Anna Machura

22/01/2026

I have just come back from my recent visit in the United Arab Emirates 🌍 to attend the 6th Global Education Summit and Awards Gala 2025-26 by AKS Education.

Feeling proud and grateful for this amazing experience in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Dubai, as a conference participant, panellist and recipient of a prestigious recognition: Outstanding Teacher Trainer Award.

Thank you so much to everyone who made this visit so special and unforgettable. The mission of empowering educators across continents continues. Next week's highlight: A live presentation at the International University of Casablanca in Morocco.

Warm greetings to all my friends and colleagues in the MENA region, and beyond!

See you soon 🙌 ,
Anna Machura - Therapeutic Teaching

22/01/2026

Dear Educators 🔔 🌍 📣 ,

You are cordially invited to join TEFL Kuwait SIG’s (Special Interest Group) FREE international educational webinar on the theme of “Rethinking Sustainability in Education Through a Neurodivergent Lens,” co-hosted by the Special Education & Neurolinguistics SIGs.

💡 Why this matters:
Neurodivergent learners experience environments differently, and sustainable/outdoor learning spaces can support regulation, engagement, and equity.

✨ This webinar kicks off an exciting 2026 SIG series, with sessions throughout the year spotlighting neurodivergent learners, neurodiversity-affirming practices, and inclusive learning environments that drive meaningful impact.

📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026

⏰ Time Zones
• 12-1 PM USA (Eastern)
• 5-6 PM Ireland/UK
• 8–9 PM Kuwait

🔗 Register in advance: https://lnkd.in/eJ4CfJGV

See you then! 🙌

22/01/2026

All our learners deserve the best support there is therefore, at every opportunity, I strongly encourage all educators to advance their knowledge and stay up to date with the latest evidence-based findings relevant to their fields.

The quality, depth and breadth of CPD courses and training sessions you choose matter a lot. Simplifying concepts often results in more confusion in ill-informed teachers or parents. In case of neurodiversity, little or limited knowledge can cause more harm than good. For example, learning about dyslexia alone or in conjunction with just one associated condition, may lead to a situation where similar symptoms are later misread for a different neuro-developmental condition as other factors have been ignored. In other words, if the only tool you have is a hammer, everything becomes a nail.

To bring more clarity and enable all teachers as well as other professionals to bridge the gaps, be better informed and feel more confident in navigating the complexities of working with neurodiverse minds, I share specialist knowledge at conferences, in bespoke sessions, lectures, courses and journals, globally.

Below, the ETAS (English Teachers Association of Switzerland) Journal (Summer 2025, Vol. 42, Issue 1), where you can find both my article and a book review. Available by subscription.

If we do not know each other yet, I am Anna, an award-winning educator, UK Standards Office CPD accredited speaker and certified teacher trainer, researcher, registered therapist of a holistic mindset, accredited specialist in neurodiversity-informed practice, author, mentor, educational consultant and creator of 'Teaching with Therapeutic Techniques Method'.

Feel free to reach out for consultations or collaboration opportunities.

15/01/2026

I am excited to share that my two-page article (pp. 55-56) titled 'Five Faces and One Mask. A Curious Case of Psychology in ELT' has just been published in the recent issue of MET Magazine (Jan/Feb 35.1; 2026).

In the article, I share various aspects of psychology in the classroom, including classroom psychodynamics, invisible barriers and mental fortitude, with many applicable insights.

Whether you work with Gen Z, Gen Alpha or other generations, you will find there some insightful points to consider and implement into your teaching practice.

I believe our main role as teachers is to enlighten and inspire, to empower and embolden all our students. In short, to help them become mentally stronger by increasing both their self-awareness and social perceptiveness in the process.

It may include recognising red flags, identifying gaps or obstacles, training their brains to respond better to the ever-changing circumstances and modern world demands.

Of course, there is more to explore together... 🧠 💡 Enjoy your reading!

Not a MET subscriber yet? Use the following link: https://lnkd.in/dNv9dFjf

P.S. Thank you for the mention on the cover. 😊
Anna

15/01/2026

Looking forward to presenting and meeting the international audience at the International University of Casablanca in Morocco on January 24th & 25th.

The topic of my educational talk: 'The Neuro-Edge Trajectory. Embracing Neurodidactics and Cyberpsychology for Transformative Teaching.'

See you then!
😊 🙌 🌍
Anna

15/01/2026

My holistic, interdisciplinary approach to education focuses on nurturing skills and academic excellence, while pursuing a sustainable, long-term vision of transformational leadership.

Speaking of breakthrough changes in the field of education being witnessed at the moment, we have reached the intersection of several domains (mentioned below in the post), which I believe, require even more attention from all educators.

To facilitate authentic advancement, unwavering curiosity and open-mindedness in students, teachers, trainers, other professionals, carers and parents, I am offering:

🔸 talks;
🔸 lectures;
🔸 workshops;
🔸 tailored webinars,
🔸 short courses or programmes;
🔸 in-house or online presentations;
🔸 educational or motivational speeches;
🔸 teacher training, mentoring or observation;
🔸 specialist one-on-one or group CPD sessions

from my brand new series:

'Anna Machura Therapeutic Teaching. BR AI N. Technology in Education'

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For professional consultation and needs assessment, please contact me directly:
annam.trainyourbrain@gmail.com or WhatsApp me: +353 86 35 96 805

Thank you,
Anna

13/01/2026

The magic of in-person events across the globe. 🌍

Beautiful memories that stay with you forever. 💎

The promise you make to yourself - I will visit the place again! 💖

Below, me in 2017, at a Global Education Conference. 😊

In the background, the iconic building; the tallest one in the world!

This month - another amazing experience - Global Summit in the same country. Guess the city 💡

Throughout the year, I will be participating in prestigious educational events, meeting international audiences and empowering educators on different continents.

For collaboration and networking opportunities, feel free to DM me here or contact me directly at annam.trainyourbrain@gmail.com or +353 86 35 96 805.

07/01/2026

07/01/2026

If you wish to elevate your current teaching practices, offer your staff exceptional, bespoke training to stand out from the crowd or cater for your students' diverse needs, I will be delighted to support you.

You can expect a unique approach – integration of holistic methodologies, research-based insights and practical applications drawn from, but not limited to:

💠 neurobiology;
💠 neurodiversity;
💠 neurolinguistics;
💠 psycholinguistics;
💠 applied linguistics;
💠 (cyber)psychology;
💠 cognitive psychology;
💠 therapeutic techniques;
💠 educational neuroscience;
💠 mental health in education;
💠 socio-emotional, behavioural development.

For professional consultation and needs assessment, please contact me directly:
annam.trainyourbrain@gmail.com or WhatsApp me: +353 86 35 96 805.

Flexible delivery modes, including:

🔸 talks;
🔸 lectures;
🔸 workshops;
🔸 tailored webinars,
🔸 short courses or programmes;
🔸 in-house or online presentations;
🔸 educational or motivational speeches;
🔸 teacher training, mentoring or observation;
🔸 specialist one-on-one or group CPD sessions.

Thank you.
Anna

07/01/2026

The journey of empowering educators globally continues, creating a ripple effect across continents 🌍 💡💎 🎯 .

From Europe to Africa.

From Ireland to Morocco.

At the ERTIQAA's International 'Innovation in ELT Conference' in Casablanca, on January 24th, I will share important insights into neurodidactics and cyberpsychology; research-based knowledge with practical applications for all educators who wish to transform their current teaching practices and methodologies in the digital era.

Looking forward to presenting and connecting with the international audience there. Hoping to see many friends and colleagues from the MENA region too💖

See you in Morocco, at the International University of Casablanca!
Anna 🙌

07/01/2026

💡Food for thought:

The future is now. Education 5.0 is shifting the focus and scope of almost every profession.

It is the time of transformation. The results will depend on how well you can manage change.

The paradox of the new era:

While acquiring new knowledge has become easier and faster, filtering out information (or cutting through the noise, if you wish) and anchoring yourself (finding stability) have been more taxing.

Main goal: Mental clarity.

During the Carnival last June, in my talk 'The Past, the Present and the Future: Teacher Mentoring Re-imagined, 'I shared my thoughts on and proposed recommendations to the key areas of the ever-evolving educational landscape, from a teacher mentor's perspective.

Below is a snippet of the presentation slides which, I believe, is quite relevant for educators at the start of the new year.

Throughout the years, I have presented a visionary leadership style, from a cross-sectional, interdisciplinary angle, with encouraged self-reflection. It has helped thousands of students and teachers to reach new heights. This is what I call the biggest success every year. Giving hope, inspiration and encouragement to others to overcome any mental, emotional, behavioural or social blocks.

Thank you very much for your presence, engagement, invitations, mentions, beautiful thank-you notes and messages with enquiries about the next sessions with me. 💖 😊

See you very soon on-line or in person. 🙌 🌍

2026 can be your best year yet!

Start today.
Discipline yourself.
Learn to accept uncertainty.
Evaluate the resources you have.
Make a plan based on your values.
Follow it. Act even when not feeling ready.
Think positive. Turn challenges into opportunities.

Eager to hear about your breakthrough moments from 2025.

Have a wonderful day!
Anna ✨