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Practicing Presence
Simple Self-Care Strategies for Teachers
Most teachers enter the field of education to make a difference in children’s lives. But many end up, as author 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.
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Most teachers enter the field of education to make a difference in children’s lives. But many end up, as author 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.
Drawing upon her own experiences, Lisa has written a book to help you more successfully manage the frustration of feeling overwhelmed. Written in an informal, conversational tone, Practicing Presence is filled wit...read more
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Table of Contents
- Preface: Overwhelmed to Optimistic
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: The Practice of Presence: Paths to Mindful Teaching
- Chapter 1: Practicing Presence
- Chapter 2: Responding Rather than Reacting
- Chapter 3: Epigenetics: Ever Heard of It?
- Chapter 4: Simple Self-Care
- Chapter 5: Ever-Lasting Focus
- Chapter 6: Noticing the Negativity Bias
- Chapter 7: Can't We Just Get Along?
- Chapter 8: Envisioning Endless Possibilities for Education
- Resources
- References
- Index