Gratitude : a way of teaching / Owen M. Griffith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Griffith, Owen M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gratitude--Study and teaching.

Gratitude.

Physical Description:

xxviii, 117 pages

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]

Summary:

Grounded in scientific research, this book will delve into numerous integral aspects of gratitude as it relates to education. Featuring success stories and step-by-step instructions to successfully implement gratitude in schools, educators will also be shown how to combat materialism and entitlement with gratitude and altruism, and how to help teenagers utilize gratitude successfully. Finally, educators will be inspired to stay energized with gratitude throughout the school year. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part I Overview of Gratitude

1 The Roots of Gratitude: Positive Psychology 3

2 Challenge the Culture of Complaining 12

3 Gratitude versus Materialism and Entitlement 19

4 Overcoming Barriers to Gratitude 30

5 Gratitude and Loss 38

6 Gratitude and Technology 44

Part II Applying Gratitude

7 Giving Students the Gift of Gratitude 55

8 Mindfulness and Gratitude 63

9 Gratitude and Teenagers 74

10 Enlisting the Support of Family 80

11 Keeping Gratitude Fresh and Energized throughout School Year 86

12 Remaining Teachable with Gratitude 96.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-109) and index.

ISBN:

9781475820638

1475820631

OCLC:

930683458