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

Author:: Murphy, Jerome T.
Published:: Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard Education Press, [2016]
Copyright Date:: ©2016
Physical Description:: xxi, 264 pages ; 23 cm

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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.

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.

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ISBN:

9781612509624 (pbk.)
1612509622 (pbk.)
9781612509631 (library edition)
1612509630 (library edition)

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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