The Transformational Helping Profession

Helping others grow in their profession is a significant and complex endeavor. Only recently has mentoring emerged to assist beginning teachers. This book addresses the need to provide support for beginning teachers as they make the transition to independent teachers in their own classrooms. Contains a complete review of the changing perspectives of supervision and mentoring, and includes a new theory of professional support which focuses on helping teachers bring about changes that will transform their own lives, in addition to the lives of their mentorees. Incorporates a model of supporting teachers as they make necessary personal and professional transformations in their lives which in turn impact the very essence of the teaching institution. Contents include: Personal and Psychological Needs of Teachers; The Five Dimensions of Helping; Self-Enhancement for the Helping Professional; Interpersonal Effectiveness; Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout. For the student or teacher interested in helping themselves or others further their career.