Practicing Presence
eBook - ePub

Practicing Presence

Simple Self-Care Strategies for Teachers

  1. 228 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Practicing Presence

Simple Self-Care Strategies for Teachers

About this book

Most teachers enter the field of education to make a difference in children's lives. But many end up, as author Dr. Lisa Lucas puts it, tired, wired, and running in circles. This leads to many new teachers abandoning the profession or to burnout among veteran teachers. In Practicing Presence: Simple Self-Care Strategies for Teachers, Dr. Lucas invites the reader to learn how to fully inhabit the present moment. Written in an informal and conversational tone, Practicing Presence is filled with ideas, exercises, checklists, personal anecdotes, and practices you can use to reframe and establish a mindset that will enhance your focus and engagement in the classroom. With approximately 50% of new teachers leaving the education field before the 5-year mark, it is more important than ever for educators to prioritize self-care. Each chapter of Practicing Presence includes self-care strategies that explore how to self-regulate, nurture self-acceptance, and promote compassion. Inside you'll find:

  • Quotes and affirmations throughout the texts
  • Scientific research and reflections on how these theories and practices can apply to your own life
  • Paths to Mindful Teaching and how to integrate into your daily life
  • Additional resources and online content to further support your practice

When teachers care for themselves deeply and deliberately, they are better able to care for the people that matter most in their lives'stheir students, friends, and families. Practicing Presence focuses not on doing, but rather on being present in the life of the classroom.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2023
Print ISBN
9781625311917
eBook ISBN
9781003843351

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Preface: Overwhelmed to Optimistic
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Introduction: The Practice of Presence: Paths to Mindful Teaching
  10. Chapter 1: Practicing Presence
  11. Chapter 2: Responding Rather than Reacting
  12. Chapter 3: Epigenetics: Ever Heard of It?
  13. Chapter 4: Simple Self-Care
  14. Chapter 5: Ever-Lasting Focus
  15. Chapter 6: Noticing the Negativity Bias
  16. Chapter 7: Can't We Just Get Along?
  17. Chapter 8: Envisioning Endless Possibilities for Education
  18. Resources
  19. References
  20. Index