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In this innovative workbook, you'll be expertly guided through The Flourishing Principals. Eight strengths-based, solution-focused strategies for self-renewal are designed to support principals like you. More than 70 well-crafted writing prompts guide you to self-renewal. Each is illustrated with the voice of a flourishing principal who has embodied these strategies.
List of contents
Preface
Why Write?Why Write?
It's Easy to W.R.I.T.E
Suggestions for Satisfying Writing
The Flourishing PrincipleThe Principle of Flourishing
Warm-Ups
Who am I? The Flourishing WheelFinding the Flourishing ZoneReflections
Core ValuesCore Values
Warm-Ups
Naming Values Defining Values Making Art from a Core Value Values-Based Problem SolvingReflections
BalanceCultivating Balance
Warm-Ups
The Balance Wheel Balance Inventory Core Values and the Balance Wheel Reflections
RealismTelling Yourself the Truth
Warm-Ups
Transforming "Stinkin' Thinkin'" Reality CardsThe ABCs Current Reality Reflections
IntentionThe Power of Intention
Warm-Ups
What Do I Want?Setting Intention100 Action Steps Categorizing Your List Taking the Next Step Reflections
CreativityThe Creative Process
Warm-Ups
Creativity Current RealityUnblocking the FlowCreativity Scavenger HuntFeeding the MuseReflections
CommunicationCommunicating with Self and Others
Warm-Ups
The Quality of My ListeningRewriting the Script Dialogue with the SelfReflections
Self-CareTaking Time for Self-Care
Warm-Ups
Self-Care Inventory Advice from My Flourishing SelfMy Self-Care Action PlanReflections
WisdomKeeping a Wisdom Journal
Warm-Ups
A Note of AppreciationForgiving Self and OthersCaptured Moment of JoyA Story of Kindness Reflections
Obstacles into OutcomesPutting It All Together
A Current ObstacleApplying the ToolsHeart-Centered CommunicationAction Plan for OutcomesReflection
The Flourishing PrincipalFlourishing
Warm-Ups
My Flourishing Plan One Year From TodayReferences
Gratitudes
About the Authors
Facilitator's Guide
About the author
Kathleen Adams LPC is a licensed psychotherapist in Denver, Colorado. She is the founder/director of the Center for Journal Therapy and the online Therapeutic Writing Institute and is the series editor for the It's Easy to W.R.I.T.E. expressive writing series.
Summary
In this innovative workbook, you'll be expertly guided through The Flourishing Principals. Eight strengths-based, solution-focused strategies for self-renewal are designed to support principals like you. More than 70 well-crafted writing prompts guide you to self-renewal. Each is illustrated with the voice of a flourishing principal who has embodied these strategies.
