Transformational Tools for Special Educators

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How to Beat Burnout and Become the Best at What You Do

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

AvKatrina Huels

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Avoid burnout and reclaim your passion

Burnout has become the silent epidemic threatening the very heart of special education. People enter the field with a passion to make a difference, only to find themselves overwhelmed by endless paperwork, high-stakes meetings, behavioral crises, and the unrelenting pace of the work. While professional development addresses topics like specialized instruction, behavior management, and IEP development, a critical gap remains: training that helps special educators sustain themselves and thrive in their roles.

Transformational Tools for Special Educators offers a way forward. Grounded in neurology and emotional intelligence research, this resource equips educators with practical, time-efficient strategies that fit into the realities of the school day. Inside, you'll find:

Research-backed tools across the five domains of emotional intelligence
Insights into how consistent use of the tools rewires the brain for better balance, resilience, and clarity
Real-world scenarios reflecting the diverse roles of special education professionals
Strategies designed for use individually, in professional learning communities, or across districts

Whether you are new to the field or a veteran, a teacher or a paraprofessional, an administrator or a related service provider, this book helps you reclaim your energy, restore your balance, and sustain the passion that first drew you to special education.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-03-18
Mått177 x 254 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor216
Upplaga1
FörlagSAGE Publications
ISBN9798348834975

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Katrina Huels is an educational consultant who has more than twenty years of experience in special education, with expertise spanning instructional design, program leadership, and national accreditation. She has served in roles ranging from classroom teacher to senior executive, and her robust background in psychology and education informs a career grounded in evidence-based practice and systemic reform. Throughout her career, Katrina experienced firsthand both the profound rewards and the ongoing stress and fatigue that lead to burnout among educators. As she sought strategies to build internal balance, resilience, and motivation in herself and her staff members, she encountered a persistent gap in resources and a lack of systemic solutions.Drawing on the framework of emotional intelligence and the science of neuroplasticity, Katrina translates research into actionable tools tailored to high-stakes environments. This work reflects her conviction that all educators deserve strategies that allow them to thrive in their roles throughout their careers. You can find more information and contact Katrina at huelsappliedharmony.com.

Foreword: Steve McMahonPublisher’s AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroductionPART 1. SETTING THE STAGE: THE CRISIS, THE SCIENCE, AND THE FRAMEWORKChapter 1: The Burnout CrisisScope and ImpactA Path ForwardChapter 2: Emotional Intelligence and NeuroplasticityEmotional IntelligenceNeuroplasticityConnecting EI and NeuroplasticityChapter 3: Transformational Tools: Structure and FunctionEmotional Intelligence DomainsThe Neuroscience of Emotional ResponsesTransformative Tools: What to ExpectPART 2. TRANSFORMATIVE TOOLS AND STRATEGIESChapter 4: Developing Self-AwarenessWhat Self-Awareness Tools DoWhy Self-Awareness Tools WorkQuick SummaryChapter 5: Self-Awareness ToolsReflective JournalingBody ScanningMindfulnessGratitude PracticesExpressive WritingAffect LabelingChapter SummaryChapter 6: Developing Self-RegulationWhat Self-Regulation Tools DoWhy Self-Regulation Tools WorkQuick SummaryChapter 7: Self-Regulation ToolsBreathworkCognitive ReframingGroundingProgressive Muscle RelaxationDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT-Informed Strategies)Chapter SummaryChapter 8: Developing MotivationWhat Motivation Tools DoWhy Motivation Tools WorkQuick SummaryChapter 9: Motivation ToolsIntrinsic Goal SettingSelf-EfficacyMindset DevelopmentChapter SummaryChapter 10: Applied HarmonyDaily HarmonizingSituational HarmonizingQuick SummaryChapter 11: External Emotional Intelligence ToolsWhat External Emotional Intelligence Tools DoWhy External Emotional Intelligence Tools WorkQuick SummaryChapter 12: Empathy ToolsActive ListeningPerspective-TakingNonviolent Communication (NVC)Trauma-Informed EmpathyChapter SummaryChapter 13: Social Skills ToolsConflict Resolution StrategiesStructured Relationship-BuildingSocial Awareness DevelopmentEffective CommunicationChapter SummaryClosing ThoughtsIndex

"Having led special education teams for many years, I′ve witnessed the deep dedication and the equally deep exhaustion that so often accompany this work. This book is a compassionate and practical resource that speaks directly to the heart of educators. With clarity, empathy, and wisdom, the author offers meaningful strategies and tools to help teachers care for themselves while continuing to care for others. It is a timely reminder that our well-being is not optional—it is essential to the work we do. Keep this book close. You will return to it again and again!"