Kategoria BISAC: Education >> Counseling - Crisis Management

Have you ever found yourself saying: Are you listening? Pay attention Did you hear me?
All of these situations can be remedied, or even prevented, through the practice of effective listening.

Listening is the first language skill used but one that is least studied and developed. It is a skill employers respect most in their employees and one most admired in interpersonal relationships.

This book defines the different types of listening and explores the basic elements of communication. It offers insight and clarification of the listening process found in personal...

The methods presented by Don Dinkmeyer, Jr., Jon Carlson, and Rebecca Michel in Consultation are based on the assumption that problems in the home and classroom result not only from the direct actions of disruptive students, but also from the expectations of teachers and parents. This newly expanded fourth edition continues the tradition of encouraging change in supposed 'problem' children by helping authority figures recognize and alter the part they may play in exacerbating negative behavior. New additions include: two all new chapters on assessment and mindfulness,...

The methods presented by Don Dinkmeyer, Jr., Jon Carlson, and Rebecca Michel in Consultation are based on the assumption that problems in the home and classroom result not only from the direct actions of disruptive students, but also from the expectations of teachers and parents. This newly expanded fourth edition continues the tradition of encouraging change in supposed 'problem' children by helping authority figures recognize and alter the part they may play in exacerbating negative behavior. New additions include: two all new chapters on assessment and mindfulness,...

Creating Safe and Supportive Schools and Fostering Students Mental Health provides pre- and in-service educators with the tools they need to prevent, pre-empt, handle, and recover from threats to students mental health. School safety and fostering a supportive learning environment have always been issues fundamental to educators. Over the last decade, teachers and administrators have been called on more than ever to cope with bullying, suicide, and violence in their schools. Handling every stage of this diverse set of obstacles can be unwieldy for teachers and administrators...

Creating Safe and Supportive Schools and Fostering Students Mental Health provides pre- and in-service educators with the tools they need to prevent, pre-empt, handle, and recover from threats to students mental health. School safety and fostering a supportive learning environment have always been issues fundamental to educators. Over the last decade, teachers and administrators have been called on more than ever to cope with bullying, suicide, and violence in their schools. Handling every stage of this diverse set of obstacles can be unwieldy for teachers and administrators...

identify and address a range of current challenges in this rapidly-developing field of endeavour.

The opening chapter details lessons learned from research and practice, outlining some emerging challenges for the effective implementation of mental health initiatives in schools. Subsequent chapters take up the various issues, exploring problems and proposing solutions. Topics fall within four broad areas:

Organisational and leadership issues such as dealing with 'wicked' or hard-to-tame (complex and resistant) problems and taking a broad public health approach;

Teacher-related...

Dr. Roth's book provides "unique insight into the feelings underlying school crisis response and the skills needed to do this work with integrity and competence."
--Melissa A. Reeves, Co-Author,
WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN IN SCHOOLS
When bad things happen to students and educators, crisis responders must be prepared to help them cope and guide them back to a sense of safety and security. School Crisis Response: Reflections of a Team Leader describes traumatic events with lessons learned and reflections on best practices. This resource prepares...

When a loved one is experiencing the vestiges of a deadly disease, it is difficult to observe and to know what to say to the individual. How do we minister effectively to people who are faced with extremely health challenges? As Pastors, we are called to provide comfort and compassion.

Healing in the Midst of Brokenness shares the life experiences of the author. It is the story from an active participant and observer's perspective--that of a daughter and her mother, who had been diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. The author, an ordained and educated Minister of the...

A compelling true story from a courageous, insightful woman who blocks the memory of incest, rape and other traumas from her mind for decades. Pilar, a Spanish immigrant to the U.S. via Columbia during its most dangerous times, seemed to have acheived the American Dream when she wed her English teacher who later became a successful lawyer. With a husband by her side, and two wonderful daughters, she seemed to have it all, even while trying to help her mother and siblings deal with numerous legal, health, and emotional issues. PILAR, as told to Barbara Rich, brings to life those almost...

Healing Brokenness Through Creativity presents and explores creativity and play as useful means to providing healing and wholeness during times of crises. This book takes a look at creativity and play, as presented in some of the passages of the Bible and as documented by philosophical thinkers. The author assesses the theological implications of the topics of creativity and play and presents some ways of engaging those going through crises in creativity and play with the goal of administering healing and wholeness. By presenting multiple ways of ministering to people who are experiencing...