{"product_id":"a-guide-to-mental-health-for-early-years-educators-9780367704261","title":"A Guide to Mental Health for Early Years","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical and accessible guide tackles the challenges that busy childcare educators face with their mental health in what is a wonderful, rewarding, but often exhausting role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from day-in-the-life experiences and case studies, this book sets out high-quality staff wellbeing practices that can revolutionise the way childcare practitioners approach their job and their own health. Chapters guide the reader through a process of reflection and development, encouraging and empowering them to create a workplace culture that positively contributes to their personal wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Focuses on the realities of Early Years education, combining the author''s lived experience with examples of real-life practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Encourages educators to think and feel positively about themselves; to identify the individual skills, strengths and talents they bring to their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Can be used individually or collaboratively by team members, with guidance on creatin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs caring professionals, we strive to make children feel confident and good about themselves, we care for them and ensure their well-being is thought about and nurtured. Why is it then that many people working with young children do not afford themselves the same consideration and care, or indeed have even thought about doing this?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis much needed book not only informs the reader about mental health and well-being in an easily understandable and accessible way, but also offers the opportunity to reflect on these issues and re-think your own personal perspectives and understanding in order to nurture and protect your own mental health, which is a vital component of effective practice with young children. The book is underpinned by an ethos of inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice which, together with case studies of lived experiences, gives further opportunities for reflection and reframing thinking and practice in order to embed wellbeing into the heart of your Early Years practice and your life in general. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnne Gladstone\u003c\/strong\u003e, Author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking with young children is an incredible experience, a true privilege to spend time in their company, showing them their potential and the joy in the world around them. All too often however, looking after the richness of childhood can come at the price of looking after ourselves. Kate's brilliant book is the perfect guide to do just that - personal, informative and well-researched, each page is a reminder that for us to be at our best with children, we need to nurture the one treasure that children look to us to find: our own \"play-full\" selves. If you've been looking for the map to put well-being at the heart of your pedagogy and practice then look no further, you hold it in your hands...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreg Bottrill\u003c\/strong\u003e, Educational Thinker and Author \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI feel honoured that I have been asked to review Kate Moxley’s new book \u003cem\u003eA Guide to Mental Health for Early Years Educators\u003c\/em\u003e. For far too long we have seen mental health as a taboo subject and those who suffer with their mental health have felt embarrassed and shamed when discussing and sharing their feelings and experiences. Kate sensitively and intellectually navigates mental health and wellbeing and outlines what we can all do both personally and professionally, and how we can support our colleagues. This book is very timely and a must for every educator\/teacher to read, reflect and put into practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura Henry-Allain MBE\u003c\/strong\u003e, International award-winning writer, speaker and consultant \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThank you, Kate, for shedding light on such a complex struggle that many EY educators (often times silently) face, in such a genuine, honest and compassionate manner. To say I feel seen and heard is an understatement. And I am confident this sentiment will resonate with others too, who hold Early Years in their hearts also.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTanzimah Chowdry\u003c\/strong\u003e, Early Years Educator \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKate's passion, enthusiasm, insight, openness, honesty and knowledge shines through on every page. I wish I had read this book earlier in my career. It has got me through a tricky transition into middle leadership during the pandemic and a difficult time in my own personal life. Making me not only a better practitioner but also a more compassionate leader who has remembered how to love my job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelen Harris\u003c\/strong\u003e, Early Years Educator\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs someone who has struggled with their mental health over a number of years, I can only wish I had access to a resource like this at the beginning of my journey. An insightful book with real stories from real people, proof that no one is alone in their struggles. Everyone in the early years sector could benefit from reading this book!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSamantha Gardner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e, Early Years Educator\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 1 Laying the foundations of our philosophy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 Wellbeing at the heart \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Mental health \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 The early years educator I am today \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 2 A philosophy for wellbeing \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 A vision of team togetherness \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 Connection and belonging \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 Health and harmony \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 A culture of kindness and accountability \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 A vision for the future: a mentally healthy early years workforce \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49401895518551,"sku":"9780367704261","price":18.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780367704261.jpg?v=1730478825","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-guide-to-mental-health-for-early-years-educators-9780367704261","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}