Mark Le Messurier is a teacher, counsellor, author and public speaker. He works in private practice as a mentor to children and adolescents, and as a coach to parents. He can be contacted at mark@marklemessurier.com.au and on www.whatsthebuzz.net.au and www.teachingvaluesofbeinghuman.com.au

"Helps trainers not just to teach, but also to practice and ‘live’ the human skills they want to impart to their young people… This way, being emotionally intelligent becomes a way of life every day, not just a 45 minute lesson twice a week!" - Lindy Petersen, clinical psychologist

• ContentsPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1 A short guide to coach Social and Emotional Literacy (SEL)Chapter 2 Quick start connections – building trusting relationshipsChapter 3 Stimulating self-awareness and building identity: A guide to develop meaning and purpose into the lives of young peopleChapter 4 Ideas to set goals and champion perseveranceChapter 5 Nurturing emotional intelligence and resilienceChapter 6 Developing organisational habitsChapter 7 The ART of developing healthy communication patternsChapter 8 ‘Mis’behaviour and humane ideas to influence positive changeChapter 9 The human brain: Activities to celebrate its wiring for incredible growthChapter 10 Compassion towards others begins with our self-careEpilogueReferences

Mark Le Messurier is a teacher, counsellor, author and public speaker. He works in private practice as a mentor to children and adolescents, and as a coach to parents. He can be contacted at mark@marklemessurier.com.au and on www.whatsthebuzz.net.au and www.teachingvaluesofbeinghuman.com.au

"Helps trainers not just to teach, but also to practice and ‘live’ the human skills they want to impart to their young people… This way, being emotionally intelligent becomes a way of life every day, not just a 45 minute lesson twice a week!" - Lindy Petersen, clinical psychologist

• ContentsPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1 A short guide to coach Social and Emotional Literacy (SEL)Chapter 2 Quick start connections – building trusting relationshipsChapter 3 Stimulating self-awareness and building identity: A guide to develop meaning and purpose into the lives of young peopleChapter 4 Ideas to set goals and champion perseveranceChapter 5 Nurturing emotional intelligence and resilienceChapter 6 Developing organisational habitsChapter 7 The ART of developing healthy communication patternsChapter 8 ‘Mis’behaviour and humane ideas to influence positive changeChapter 9 The human brain: Activities to celebrate its wiring for incredible growthChapter 10 Compassion towards others begins with our self-careEpilogueReferences

Mark Le Messurier is a teacher, counsellor, author and public speaker. He works in private practice as a mentor to children and adolescents, and as a coach to parents. He can be contacted at mark@marklemessurier.com.au and on www.whatsthebuzz.net.au and www.teachingvaluesofbeinghuman.com.au

"Helps trainers not just to teach, but also to practice and ‘live’ the human skills they want to impart to their young people… This way, being emotionally intelligent becomes a way of life every day, not just a 45 minute lesson twice a week!" - Lindy Petersen, clinical psychologist

• ContentsPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1 A short guide to coach Social and Emotional Literacy (SEL)Chapter 2 Quick start connections – building trusting relationshipsChapter 3 Stimulating self-awareness and building identity: A guide to develop meaning and purpose into the lives of young peopleChapter 4 Ideas to set goals and champion perseveranceChapter 5 Nurturing emotional intelligence and resilienceChapter 6 Developing organisational habitsChapter 7 The ART of developing healthy communication patternsChapter 8 ‘Mis’behaviour and humane ideas to influence positive changeChapter 9 The human brain: Activities to celebrate its wiring for incredible growthChapter 10 Compassion towards others begins with our self-careEpilogueReferences