Dancing in the rain : leading with compassion, vitality, and mindfulness in education / Jerome T. Murphy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Murphy, Jerome T., author.

Contributor:

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reflective teaching.

Teaching--Philosophy.

Teaching.

Educational leadership.

Mindfulness (Psychology).

Holistic education.

Educational psychology.

Physical Description:

xxi, 264 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard Education Press, [2016]

Summary:

"The book is intended as a guide for education leaders who are struggling with the difficult feelings (inadequacy, frustration, burnout) that surface as a result of their roles and responsibilities. It draws on mindfulness practice and Buddhist-influenced psychology to create a step-by-step process for dealing with difficult emotions"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part I. Drowning in the rain

1. The difficulties of leadership

2. Making a hard job harder

Part II. Introducing my dance

3. The my dance framework

4. Getting ready to dance

Part III. My dance, step by step

5. Mind your values

6. Yield to now

7. Disentangle from upsets

8. Allow unease

9. Nourish yourself

10. Cherish self-compassion

11. Express feelings wisely

Part IV. Putting it all together

12. Pick up your feet and dance

Appendix: Guide to my dance exercises.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-248) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

ISBN:

9781612509624

1612509622

9781612509631

1612509630

OCLC:

946076229

Publisher Number:

99968843490