The challenges in the classroom are numerous and varied: the unmotivated student who avoids the work; the provocative student who repeatedly disrupts the class and defies authority; the disappointed student who complains and waits for someone to save them from their discomfort. Dr Andrew Wake is a child and adolescent psychiatrist in Australia, who for almost two decades has worked with education staff to understand and deal with the behavioural, emotional and relational challenges taht arise in a school setting. This book is a distillation of that work, with the aim to improve both student and teacher well-being and confidence. Using attachment theories, grief and disappointment ideas, neuroscience insights, and moral development ideas particularly around authority, he provides a variety of simple strategies taht work to deal with unwanted events, and helps to change unwanted patterns. With easy-to-understand language, simple to remember approaches, and examples from real classrooms, 'When You're The Adult In The Room' is essential reading for all new teachers, and will benefit experienced educators who want to add to their confidence and understanding when dealing with the emotions and behaviours they encounter in their daily work. www.drandrewwake.com
