005: Don’t stress out: how to overcome your school stressors w/Keith Herman

Posted on May 13, 2015 by John Linney

In this episode
Develop the mindset and proactive skills to transform and diminish school stressors with valuable tips from Dr. Keith Herman. Everyone experiences stress but how we think about and respond to it affects our happiness and even our students’ success.

About today’s guest
Keith C. Herman, PhD, is Professor in Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri and Co-Director of the Missouri Prevention Center. Much of his work focuses on working with teachers and families to promote effective environments for children. He presents nationally and has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and chapters and four books on effective practices in schools.

Recommended Resources:

• Herman, K.C., & Reinke, W. (2014). Stress management for teachers: A proactive guide. New York: Guilford Press.
• Herman, K.C., Reinke, W., Frey, A., & Shepard, S. (2013). Motivational interviewing in schools: Strategies for engaging parents, teachers, and students. New York: Springer.
• Stormont, M., Reinke, W., Herman, K.C., & Lembke, E. (2012). Tier 2 interventions: Academic and behavior supports for students at risk for failure. New York: Guilford Press.
• Reinke, W., Herman, K.C., & Sprick, R. (2011). Motivational interviewing for effective classroom management: The Classroom Check-Up. New York: Guilford Press.

Guest Links

• Missouri Prevention Center: http://prevention.missouri.edu
• Martin Seligman’s webpage: https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/

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