Patricia A. Jennings

"Hope for overcoming teacher burnout, from a mindfulness expert. Stress and burnout are eroding teachers' motivation, performance, quality of classroom interactions, and relationships with students, as well as their commitment to the profession. Principals are leaving in droves, and teacher shortages are becoming the new normal. Our teachers are underappreciated and our schools underresourced. But, as the author of Mindfulness for Teachers and The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom points out, educators themselves have the power to alter this downward spiral. Educational psychologist Tish Jennings presents a matrix of stress-causing factors that lead to burnout, and shows how teachers can tackle the sources of stress at each pressure point. From the development of social and emotional competencies-so important to teachers and students alike-to the achievement of systemic change through collective efficacy, she offers hope and practical remedies for overcoming a toxic trend in education"--

Strategies for Empowered Teachers

Teacher Burnout Turnaround

Patricia C. Broderick

Meena Srinivasan

Sara E. Rimm-Kaufman

Clark McKown

Catherine P. Bradshaw

Tracy Evian Waasdorp

A series of brief, effective books to help educators develop, support, assess, and sustain student social and emotional learning in Pre-K-12 classrooms.

Sel Solutions Series 6-Book Set

Edited by bestselling author and mindfulness expert Patricia A. Jennings, the compact volumes in this series will provide school leaders and classroom teachers with social and emotional learning tools and strategies that are grounded in research, yet highly accessible. Featuring recommended SEL practices from experts in the field, the books can be used confidently by PreK - 12 educators to transform school culture, improve student behavior, and foster student learning. This set includes 1-copy each of Mindfulness in the PreK-5 Classroom by Patricia A. Jennings, Mindfulness in the Secondary Classroom by Patricia C. Broderick, SEL Every Day by Meena Srinivasan, Assessing Students' Social and Emotional Learning by Clark McKown, and Preventing Bullying in Schools by Catherine P. Bradshaw and Tracy E. Waasdorp.

Sel Solutions Series Five-Book Set

Anthony A. DeMauro

Polina P. Mischenko

Demonstrating the benefits of mindfulness for both educators and students in PreK–12, this book presents flexible models for implementing and sustaining schoolwide initiatives. Compelling case studies show how mindfulness practices can enhance students' academic and social–emotional functioning as well as teacher effectiveness. Chapters review the evidence base for available programs, reflect on lessons learned in real schools, and provide guidance for planning and decision making. The roles of school leaders, teachers, counselors, and parents in creating a more supportive and compassionate school climate are discussed. Also described are innovative approaches to professional development and preservice teacher training.

Transforming School Culture Through Mindfulness and Compassion

The Mindful School

From the author of Mindfulness for Teachers, a guide to supporting trauma-exposed students. Fully half the students in U.S. schools have experienced trauma, violence, or chronic stress. In the face of this epidemic, it falls increasingly to teachers to provide the adult support these students need to function in school. But most educators have received little training to prepare them for this role. In her new book, Tish Jennings—an internationally recognized leader in the field of social and emotional learning—shares research and experiential knowledge about the practices that support students' healing, build their resilience, and foster compassion in the classroom. In Part I, Jennings describes the effects of trauma on body and mind, and how to recognize them in students' behavior. In Part II, she introduces the trauma-sensitive practices she has implemented in her work with schools. And in Part III, she connects the dots between mindfulness, compassion, and resilience. Each chapter contains easy-to-use, practical activities to hone the skills needed to create a compassionate learning environment.

The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom: Building Resilience with Compassionate Teaching

Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions, but also one of the most demanding. This book offers simple, ready-to-use, and evidence-proven mindfulness techniques to help educators manage the stresses of the classroom, cultivate an exceptional learning environment, and revitalize both their teaching and their students' knowledge acquisition. Drawing on basic and applied research in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, and education, as well as the author's extensive experience as a mindfulness practitioner, teacher, and scientist, it includes exercises in mindfulness, emotional awareness, movement, listening, and more, all with real-time classroom applications.

Simple Skills for Peace and Productivity in the Classroom

Mindfulness for Teachers

Hope for overcoming teacher burnout, from a mindfulness expert. Stress and burnout are eroding teachers’ motivation, performance, quality of classroom interactions, and relationships with students, as well as their commitment to the profession. Principals are leaving in droves, and teacher shortages are becoming the new normal. Our teachers are underappreciated and our schools underresourced. But, as the author of Mindfulness for Teachers and The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom points out, educators themselves have the power to alter this downward spiral. Educational psychologist Tish Jennings presents a matrix of stress-causing factors that lead to burnout, and shows how teachers can tackle the sources of stress at each pressure point. From the development of social and emotional competencies—so important to teachers and students alike—to the achievement of systemic change through collective efficacy, she offers hope and practical remedies for overcoming a toxic trend in education.

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