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Managing Stress, Traumatic Experiences, Life Skill Training, and Leading With a Purpose

Managing Stress, Traumatic Experiences, Life Skill Training, and Leading With a Purpose

Jishamol Thomas, Sheeja Ramani Karalam
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 15
ISBN13: 9798369317730|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369347096|EISBN13: 9798369317747
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1773-0.ch003
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Thomas, Jishamol, and Sheeja Ramani Karalam. "Managing Stress, Traumatic Experiences, Life Skill Training, and Leading With a Purpose." Minority Women in K-12 Education Leadership: Challenges, Resilience, and Support, edited by Annette G. Walters, IGI Global, 2024, pp. 39-53. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1773-0.ch003

APA

Thomas, J. & Karalam, S. R. (2024). Managing Stress, Traumatic Experiences, Life Skill Training, and Leading With a Purpose. In A. Walters (Ed.), Minority Women in K-12 Education Leadership: Challenges, Resilience, and Support (pp. 39-53). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1773-0.ch003

Chicago

Thomas, Jishamol, and Sheeja Ramani Karalam. "Managing Stress, Traumatic Experiences, Life Skill Training, and Leading With a Purpose." In Minority Women in K-12 Education Leadership: Challenges, Resilience, and Support, edited by Annette G. Walters, 39-53. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1773-0.ch003

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Abstract

This chapter examines the obstacles encountered by minority women pursuing leadership positions in K–12 education, focusing on the interconnectedness of gender and ethnicity. This work explores the intricate terrain of stress and trauma, examining particular obstacles such as marginalization and microaggressions, thereby emphasizing the necessity for specialized assistance. The chapter delivers valuable insights regarding stress management and purposeful leadership, including Mindfulness, life skill training, tension reduction, professional assistance, mentorship, and peer support. The text highlights the significance of effective stress management in cultivating a supportive educational environment. The text culminates in an appeal for empowerment, emphasizing the capacity of obstacles to be catalysts for change in the direction of inclusivity and diversity for minority women leaders who strive to shape a diverse and progressive future.

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