Isolation Or Interdependence

Isolation Or Interdependence?

Collective Impact

In Collective Impact, authors Jenni Donohoo and Glenn Forbes identify barriers that impede collective teacher efficacy and detail effective strategies school leaders can use to overcome these obstacles. With reflective prompts and tools for implementation, this book will help school leaders in developing the capability to lead successful and sustainable improvement and realize more positive outcomes for students. K-12 teachers and leaders can use this book to: Reframe deficit thinking to recognize opportunities and to embrace challenges Foster the belief that everyone in an educational setting has the individual and collective capability to impact positive outcomes Create a collaborative culture that promotes innovation and teamwork Build strong, supportive teams in which everyone can grow and contribute professionally Establish mutual goals and visions to guide committed teams toward collective efficacy and collective impact Contents: Introduction Part 1: Persuasion Chapter 1: Feedback Over Blame Chapter 2: Perspective Over Magnitude Chapter 3: Commitment Over Compliance Part 2: Positive Emotions Chapter 4: Positivity Over Negativity Chapter 5: Psychological Safety Over Judgment Chapter 6: Well-Being Over Uncertainty Part 3: Mastery Experiences Chapter 7: Action Over Avoidance Chapter 8: Criteria Over Comparison Chapter 9: Empowerment Over Hierarchy Part 4: Vicarious Experiences Chapter 10: Interdependence Over Isolation Chapter 11: Consensus Over Ambiguity Chapter 12: Focus Over Fragmentation Epilogue Appendix: Summaries of the Micro-Moves References and Resources Index

An Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy

Learn the fundamentals of family therapy and treatment! An Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy presents insight and analysis from 20 of the foremost experts in the theoretical and practice areas of family therapy, offering a unique blend of approaches and styles. Chapters draw on each author's area of expertise in exploring the history of family therapy and the application of systems theory to families. Ideal as a comprehensive resource for entry-level students, the book also gives undergraduates a glimpse of graduate training and provides useful tips on how to apply to graduate school and what to expect while shopping for graduate education. An Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy is divided into two parts: a theoretical section, where commonly used theories are presented with practical case examples, and a section devoted to special issues and topics, such as couples therapy, communication training, marital enrichment and premarital counseling. The book also covers substance abuse, divorce, gender and culture, family violence, sexual dysfunctions and sex therapy treatment, and the interface of ethics and the legal system. An Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy also discusses: the history of family therapy systems theory and cybernetics structural and strategic family therapy cognitive-behavioral, experiential, and transgenerational therapies collaborative language-based models current research findings and much more! With its unique and comprehensive approach, An Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy serves as a theoretical introduction to the field of marriage and therapy and related mental health disciplines where family treatment is emphasized. The book is essential for educators in marriage and family counseling classes and is an invaluable resource for therapists, counselors, social work professionals, pastoral educators, and family psychologists.