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Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 A short guide to coach Social and Emotional Literacy (SEL)
Chapter 2 Quick start connections – building trusting relationships
Chapter 3 Stimulating self-awareness and building identity: A guide to develop meaning and purpose into the lives of young people
Chapter 4 Ideas to set goals and champion perseverance
Chapter 5 Nurturing emotional intelligence and resilience
Chapter 6 Developing organisational habits
Chapter 7 The ART of developing healthy communication patterns
Chapter 8 ‘Mis’behaviour and humane ideas to influence positive change
Chapter 9 The human brain: Activities to celebrate its wiring for incredible growth
Chapter 10 Compassion towards others begins with our self-care
Epilogue
References
About the author
Mark Le Messurier is a teacher, counsellor, author and public speaker. He works in private practice as a mentor to children and adolescents, and as a coach to parents. He can be contacted at mark@marklemessurier.com.au and on www.whatsthebuzz.net.au and www.teachingvaluesofbeinghuman.com.au
Summary
Teaching Values of Being Human is a curriculum filled with conversations, lessons and activities that link education, the mind and the heart. It is packed with ideas to empower student agency and voice.
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"Helps trainers not just to teach, but also to practice and ‘live’ the human skills they want to impart to their young people… This way, being emotionally intelligent becomes a way of life every day, not just a 45 minute lesson twice a week!" - Lindy Petersen, clinical psychologist