The Empathetic Classroom goes beyond typical books on teacher well-being, focusing on holistic mindsets and strategies that support mental health in K–12 teachers and their students alike. Written by a teacher-turned-therapist, this approachable book uniquely offers a mental health perspective on classroom teaching. Maria Munro-Schuster shares tools for focusing on mental health in everyday practice Teachers will benefit from sound advice on maintaining boundaries, confronting intrusive thoughts, responding to trauma, incorporating play into classrooms, and many other methods of remaining connected to themselves and their students. The conversational tone and relatable stories make this an easy, entertaining read.

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Empathetic Classroom
How a Mental Health Mindset Supports Your Students—and You
- 258 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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Behavioural ManagementTable of contents
- A
- Title page
- Copyright page
- Contents
- List of Activities viii
- Foreword by Cassie Nastase, Nick Covington, and Chris McNutt, Human Restoration Project ix
- Introduction: Taking a Leap 1
- Chapter 1: Before All Else, Attune 19
- Chapter 2: Know Your Unique Triggers 32
- Chapter 3: Build a New Relationship with Emotions 51
- Chapter 4: Validate the Emotion, Understand the Behavior 66
- Chapter 5: Your Classroom as a Refuge 82
- Chapter 6: Form a Secure Attachment 97
- Chapter 7: Support the Change Process 113
- Chapter 8: You Can Play 124
- Chapter 9: Trauma Awareness 138
- Chapter 10: All About Power in Schools 161
- Chapter 11: How to Navigate Boundaries 184
- Chapter 12: Responding to Your Intrusive Thoughts About Teaching 194
- Conclusion: Finding Solid Ground 209
- Acknowledgments 223
- Appendix 225
- Warning Signs of Suicide 225
- How to Find Your Own Mental Health Professional 226
- Recommended Resources 231
- References 233
- Index 237
- About the Author 244
- B
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