Relationships That Work
Four Ways to Connect (and Set Boundaries) with Colleagues, Students, and Parents
By Adam Saenz, Jeremy Dew | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Teaching is an extremely gratifying profession, but it can also be draining if you don’t have fulfilling relationships and the ability to avoid toxic, negative people. This unique book, written by bestselling author and psychologist Adam Sáenz and child/adolescent therapist Jeremy Dew, shows you how to increase job satisfaction and personal fulfilment by connecting with others. You’ll learn about the relationships you can forge with students, colleagues, and parents to foster a healthy and life-changing learning environment, while also avoiding social and personal stress. In particular, you’ll uncover how to:
- Build bridges to connect with students in a positive manner, making a difference in their lives.
- Interact with colleagues and parents in productive ways.
- Examine and evaluate your professional relationships.
- Build fences to protect yourself from harm or frustration and remain relationally engaged.
- Manage your emotions effectively, and learn how to express and direct them appropriately in the classroom.
Throughout each chapter, you’ll find strategies, reflection questions, and assessment tools to help you apply the book’s concepts. Relationships That Work is an essential read for teachers at all grade levels who want not only to educate but also to guide, nurture, encourage, and form deep, long-lasting bonds.
Editions of Relationships That Work
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317551218
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317551225
Read an Excerpt
Teaching is an extremely gratifying profession, but it can also be draining if you don’t have fulfilling relationships and the ability to avoid toxic, negative people. This unique book, written by bestselling author and psychologist Adam Sáenz and child/adolescent therapist Jeremy Dew, shows you how to increase job satisfaction and personal fulfilment by connecting with others. You’ll learn about the relationships you can forge with students, colleagues, and parents to foster a healthy and life-changing learning environment, while also avoiding social and personal stress. In particular, you’ll uncover how to:
- Build bridges to connect with students in a positive manner, making a difference in their lives.
- Interact with colleagues and parents in productive ways.
- Examine and evaluate your professional relationships.
- Build fences to protect yourself from harm or frustration and remain relationally engaged.
- Manage your emotions effectively, and learn how to express and direct them appropriately in the classroom.
Throughout each chapter, you’ll find strategies, reflection questions, and assessment tools to help you apply the book’s concepts. Relationships That Work is an essential read for teachers at all grade levels who want not only to educate but also to guide, nurture, encourage, and form deep, long-lasting bonds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Relationships That Work about?
Teaching is an extremely gratifying profession, but it can also be draining if you don’t have fulfilling relationships and the ability to avoid toxic, negative people. This unique book, written by bestselling author and psychologist Adam Sáenz and child/adolescent therapist Jeremy Dew, shows you how to increase job satisfaction and personal fulfilment by connecting with others. You’ll learn about the relationships you can forge with students, colleagues, and parents to foster a healthy and life-changing learning environment, while also avoiding social and personal stress. In particular, you’ll uncover how to:
- Build bridges to connect with students in a positive manner, making a difference in their lives.
- Interact with colleagues and parents in productive ways.
- Examine and evaluate your professional relationships.
- Build fences to protect yourself from harm or frustration and remain relationally engaged.
- Manage your emotions effectively, and learn how to express and direct them appropriately in the classroom.
Throughout each chapter, you’ll find strategies, reflection questions, and assessment tools to help you apply the book’s concepts. Relationships That Work is an essential read for teachers at all grade levels who want not only to educate but also to guide, nurture, encourage, and form deep, long-lasting bonds.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Relationships That Work?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Higher education, tertiary education > Teacher training
Where can I read a sample of Relationships That Work?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317551218
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Relationships That Work?
Adam Saenz, Jeremy Dew
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Relationships That Work is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317551218) and pdf(ISBN 9781317551225)