{"product_id":"happy-teacher-revolution-isbn-9781394195725","title":"Happy Teacher Revolution","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreserve your mental health while meeting the demands of the education profession using proven tools and research\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHappy Teacher Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e helps educators address burnout and jumpstart their own practices to claim joy. Using the latest developments in neuroscience and her experience as a teacher, author Danna Thomas introduces you to self-care practices that help you prioritize your wellbeing while handling the difficulties of a demanding profession. This research and evidence-based handbook amplifies the voices of a wide range of changemakers, providing data and deliberate action steps to support well-being on both an individual and systemic level in order to enact transformational change. Realize increased self-worth and learn to decrease prolonged stress by pushing back on expectations of time, money, and emotional capacity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess tools and videos that explore caregiver burnout, vicarious trauma, and the importance of self-care in the field of education \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand why it’s essential to claim happiness as your own \"best practice\" to help students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover practical techniques for identifying your limits and authentically setting boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn to support peers in your community and work together to address the social-emotional and intellectual demands of teaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducators, including both teachers and school leaders, will appreciate the practical and person-centered approach in \u003ci\u003eHappy Teacher Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e. With the techniques in this book, you can build a more resilient classroom, a more resilient community, and, most importantly, a happier you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Why xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Momentous Road Trip xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Investing in Yourself 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Tending to Your Basic Needs 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover What Works for You 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Self-Care Competence 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintain Your Self-Care 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListen to Your Body 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresent Your Authentic Self 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow Up for Yourself 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCenter Your Well-Being 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Cultivating Belonging 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Belonging versus Fitting In 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAim for Belonging 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFulfill Your Authentic Self 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGo to What You Know 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReach Out for Support 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Feeling Competent 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage with Mindfulness 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccept Some Discomfort 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAffirm Yourself 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Routine 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay Focused on You 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrop Something 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFace Procrastination 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengthen Your Knowledge 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Reaching Beyond Everyday Life 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDance. Sing. Create. 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePut Things Down 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan Rest 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchedule Dates with Yourself 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Engaging in Self- Care with Students 1 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart a Win Journal 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise Your Best Self 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Mindfulness Together 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Establishing Boundaries 1 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Containers 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivate Spaciousness 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Reflecting\/integrating 1 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuided Meditation: Cultivating Joy and Connection with Self 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSomatic Embodiment Experience 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing Experience 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScent Experience 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoundtrack Experience 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaste Experience 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoetry Experience 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Nurturing Relationships with Colleagues, Families, and Kids 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Modeling and Building Community 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Space to Foster Connection 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue Collaboration over Competition 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice “Unmasking” 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsent to Vent 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind a Polyvagal Partner 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Offering and Requesting Meaningful Appreciation 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivate Gratitude 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider “Code Lavender” 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Your “Why” 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Celebration 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciate by Listening 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Supporting Students Who’ve Experienced Trauma 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy the Science of Trauma 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBear Witness, Offer Compassion 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFavor Connection over Compliance 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemember: It’s Not About You 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Responding Without Harming 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Engaging in Self-Care with Students 2 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a Playlist Together 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulate by Embodying 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShare a Meal Together 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRest and Digest 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Establishing Boundaries 2 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecify Your Limits 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose Boundaries over Burnout 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpress Yourself 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Gentle with Yourself 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Reflecting\/integrating 2 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming Your Support 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuided Meditation: Cultivating Joy and Connection with Others 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSomatic Embodiment Experience 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing Experience 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScent Experience 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoundtrack Experience 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaste Experience 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoetry Experience 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Advocating for Yourself and for Systemic Change 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Letting Yourself Be Autonomous 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe a Pioneer 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake the Invisible Visible 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvocate for Accessibility and Equality 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Can’t Spell “Resist” Without “Rest” 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive Yourself Filler Episode Days 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Focusing on What You Know Is Right 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork to Change That Which Harms Students 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage Your Expectations 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify the Fear 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Imperfection versus Dysfunction 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Community 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmplify Your Authentic Self 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreak Stuff and Rebuild It 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Addressing Vicarious Trauma 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTune In to the Wisdom of Your System 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck in with Yourself and Know You Aren’t Alone 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You Witness, You Need to Bear Witness To 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvocating for Yourself Is Advocating for Others 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Engaging in Self-Care with Students 3 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivate Emotional Wellness 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe a Lifelong Learner 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrust in Your Own Timing 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Establishing Boundaries 3 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrioritize Your Well- Being 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront- Load Self- Care for Activism 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpress Emotions Constructively 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI Reflecting\/integrating 3 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuided Meditation: Cultivating Joy and Collective Change 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSomatic Embodiment Experience 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing Experience 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScent Experience 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoundtrack Experience 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaste Experience 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoetry Experience 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII Finale 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 219\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDANNA THOMAS\u003c\/b\u003e, a former Baltimore City Public School teacher, is founder of Happy Teacher Revolution—a global initiative to support the mental health and wellness of educators. The organization has supported the social-emotional welfare of thousands of teachers across the United States, Canada, Nigeria, Brazil, and Senegal.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It's tough to be an educator these days. And you can't take care of the kids unless you take care of yourself. This joyful, optimistic, realistic book will help you do it. Please read it!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eROSS W. GREENE, Ph.D., author of \u003ci\u003eThe Explosive Child \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLost at School\u003c\/i\u003e and Founding Director, Lives in the Balance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTAKE CONTROL OF YOUR PERSONAL WELL-BEING \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHappy Teacher Revolution \u003c\/i\u003eby Danna Thomas aims to transform burnout culture into a culture where teachers support and encourage each other in pursuing personal well-being. This transformation starts with you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHappy Teacher Revolution \u003c\/i\u003eempowers you with information and techniques on how to care for yourself, nurture your working relationships, and stand up for yourself in a system that isn't designed to prioritize you. As you work through this compassionate, conversational book, you will:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrate your self-knowledge to show up more authentically for students and colleagues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet boundaries with colleagues, administration, and other stakeholders while fulfilling your duties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport students who have experienced trauma while addressing vicarious trauma in yourself\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModel and build diverse communities of educators who make personal well-being a priority\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs your own journey of mental health and well-being progresses, you will want to come back to this book's many tools and insights again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“It's tough to be an educator these days. And you can't take care of the kids unless you take care of yourself. This joyful, optimistic, realistic book will help you do it. Please read it!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eThe Explosive Child \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Lost at School\u003c\/i\u003e and Founding Director, Lives in the Balance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Danna Thomas is doing incredible work in the area of teacher well-being. This book services all teachers in findings joy at school.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Christina Costa, Ph.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Danna has been writing and presenting on self-care\/well being for years. Her book encapsulates what all educators need—all humans need to take care of their well-being and the well-being of their students. 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