Supporting the Wounded Educator A Trauma-Sensitive Approach to Self-Care
Supporting the Wounded Educator: A Trauma-Sensitive Approach to Self-Care by Dardi Hendershott, published by Routledge in 2020, is a 120-page resource designed for educators facing unprecedented challenges in their profession. This book addresses the growing issues of compassion fatigue, burnout, and job dissatisfaction that many teachers experience. By combining firsthand knowledge with research, it aims to encourage and empower K-12 educators to seek relief and hope amidst the pressures of their roles.
Readers will find practical strategies and suggestions for personal and professional self-care, all framed within a trauma-sensitive approach. This resource is intended for those who may carry personal wounds into their teaching or feel affected by their work environment. It offers insights into navigating the complexities of the education field while promoting holistic health and job satisfaction, making it a valuable tool for educators seeking to enhance their well-being.
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Educators today are facing challenges and demands like never before. The tensions between an educator’s calling and the reality of the profession can create a growing sense of compassion fatigue, burnout, and job dissatisfaction. In light of this context, this book brings firsthand knowledge alongside research to encourage, equip, and empower teachers and other K-12 educators to find relief and hope. Taking a trauma-sensitive approach, this important resource will help you navigate the pressures of being an educator, whether you entered into your profession carrying wounds with you, have felt wounded from your work environment, or you are simply someone trying to support others. Packed with doable strategies and suggestions for personal and professional self-care, this book will help you discover a personal journey towards holistic health, job satisfaction, and most importantly, hope!
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