Stress-Busting for Teachers

Teaching is popularly regarded as a stressful profession, and all teachers need to develop a range of strategies to deal positively and effectively with stress at work. This book provides a practical guide to help teachers do just that. Throughout the book, Dr Chris Kyriacou draws on his vast experience of research in the area, and the many stress-busting workshops he has run for new and experienced teachers. Stress-busting for Teachers explains: * the nature and sources of stress * how to pre-empt stress * a range of direct action and palliative coping strategies * what successful schools do to minimise stress on their staff * the key to defeating teacher stress.