
Hey Thompson
Developing Self Esteem and Resilience in Secondary School Students - A Manual for Mentors
Lou Thompson(Author)
Graham Lawler(Editor)
Aber Publishing
Published on 30. June 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
162 pages
978-1-84285-178-4 (ISBN)
Description
Life Skills- An Aber Education Series This title has been written for any individual who is undertaking a mentoring role with a secondary school student. This book provides strategies and organisational guidelines for mentoring. There is significant evidence of widespread concern about the current economic pressures that are permeating society, particularly in the current economic climate. Such pressures are felt by young people who often feel they cannot cope, that is why this book is so important. The book contains: * An explanation of The Thompson Self-Esteem Model * A discussion on the role of the mentor * The student performance profiler * Self esteem and learning performance * Self esteem and the ability to socialise and communicate self to others * The ideal image, developing a sense of direction * Strategies and Activities to assist Students to Develop resilience
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Abergale
United Kingdom
Publishing group
GLMP Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 295 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84285-178-4 (9781842851784)
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Persons
Lou Thompson is a well respected teacher and author. He has worked across a number of continents and his work has saved the life of at least one youngster with self esteem issues.
Content
The Thompson Self Esteem Model Important information Mentors and Students need to know about Self Esteem The key processes involved in developing self esteem The self esteem wall Unacceptable risk taking behaviour Early warning indicators The role of the mentor the relationship Organisational considerations The student performance profiler The composition of the student performance profiler Self esteem and learning performance Identifying study skills Developing a positive attitude to Learning The most preferred learning style Self esteem, the ability to socialise and communicate self to others The importance of interpersonal relationship skills the role of respect# Verbal and non-verbal communication listening skills the ideal self effective goal setting designing a study success plan preparation for a career Strategies and activities to help students build resilience