Compassion for De-escalation: Understanding teacher vulnerability and student insecurity

Today, we’re in Lawrence’s classroom. He’s a seasoned teacher whose instruction was being challenged by a student, Edward. Lawrence’s buttons were constantly being pushed! Which meant he got defensive and sarcastic. How did he turn this around? Listen to hear how Lawrence used his triggers to understand his underlying vulnerabilities, starting with a fear of not knowing.Listen now on **Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or **wherever you get your podcasts.We discuss:* Identifying Triggers: How to recognize when a student’s behavior is mirroring a teacher’s hidden vulnerabilities* Making the Flip: A strategy to turn reactionary anger into compassionate understanding of a student’s underlying insecurity* Embracing Vulnerability: How admitting we don’t have all the answers can lead to more fulfilling and genuine teacher-student connections* Building Communities: Why having a safe space for educators to process intense emotional moments without judgment can really helpGot a story to share? Has your button ever been pushed by a student? I’d love to hear your story! Leave me a voicemail at (413) 239-4158 and we might feature your perspective in a future episode! It’s quite possible I can help relieve you from unnecessary suffering. Only a click away.Support the Show: If this conversation resonated, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast app. Your feedback helps others find us.Get full access to the community: [www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe]CreditsFounder and Host: Betsy BurrisProducer: Jullian Androkae of PodVisionMusic: Thom Burris/Jabbering Trout This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe