Revealing Jesus in the learning environment: Experiences of Christian educators edited by P. W. Kilgour & Beverly J. Christian
Christian educators work in diverse roles and contexts. From early childhood teachers to university lecturers they share a common goal of revealing Jesus in the learning environment, acknowledging that their students’ salvation is the ultimate aim of Christian education. This book takes an eclectic approach to exploring this aim and draws on both original research and personal experiences of Christian educators to present a bricolage of chapters written from a variety of perspectives. Chapters deal with challenges, relationships, school climate and classroom practice, providing a valuable resource for teachers, administrators, and academics who desire to see Christian education realise its full potential.
The art of CBT: Individualised strategies to respond to common obstacles in therapy by C. Basten
A master class in CBT discover the art within the science of evidence-based practice. Chris Basten is a highly experienced therapist who has worked in public health and the private sector for over 25 years. He regularly trains psychologists and other health professionals in CBT and motivational interviewing.
Dare to lead: Brave work. Tough conversations. Whole hearts by B. Brown
Four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Brene Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question: How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? In this new book, Brown uses research, stories, and examples to answer these questions in the no-BS style that millions of readers have come to expect and love.
Next door’s dog is a therapy dog by G. Dawson
Leah lives next door to Nan. Every week Nan and her dog Monty visits sick people in hospital. Today Leah is going too. At the hospital Leah looks on while Monty makes people laugh, remember, learn, feel comforted and make plans to get well. She sees that Monty is very special, he is a therapy dog. Includes factual information on the role of therapy dogs.