Dancing in the Rain: Leading with Compassion, Vitality, and Mindfulness in Education

Synopsis

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. 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. Jerome T. Murphy. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.