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Find Out About Yourself
Stress and Stress Management
For Tired Teachers
Keep Calm and Teach On
Feeling swamped by classroom stress? Get real help from teachers who’ve been there. This stress management for teachers guide shows you clear steps to feel less drained and more in control.
For Tired Teachers
Keep Calm and Teach On
Feeling swamped by classroom stress? Get real help from teachers who’ve been there. This book shows you clear steps to feel less drained and more in control. Get your copy now.
About the Author
David W. Persky
Prostate cancer survivor and former university administrator and law professor, Dr. Persky, traded courtrooms for advocacy after remission. Now a ZERO Cancer mentor and educator, he combines sharp intellect with survivor wisdom. His mantra is “Any day I am upright and moving forward is a good day.” Walk beside him literally as he reshapes life after cancer.
About the Book
Stress Management & Education
Drowning in IEPs (Individualized Education Plans), angry parents, and impossible paperwork? Dr. Farmer’s book throws teachers a REAL lifeline. See inside: RAW stories from educators at breaking point. CANCER‑TESTED resilience tricks. STEP‑BY‑STEP worksheets to fix classroom stress.
This psychologist and former college president spent 40 years helping cops and teachers survive chaos. Now, he shares fire-sure working tools for setting boundaries, handling burnout, and finding joy again. One of the top teacher wellness books you’ll ever read.
Why This Book Works for You
Discover why Stress Management & Education stands out among self‑care books for teachers. This guide does more than offer generic pep talks; it walks you through pinpointing your own stress “hot spots,” from crushing paperwork to surprise admin crises, then gives you field‑tested tactics to push back.
You’ll learn how to swap empty “coping” rituals for real, sustainable habits that restore energy and focus. Authored by a psychologist who’s spent 40+ years training first responders, business teams, and educators, this book is one of the most practical teacher wellness books available—designed to help you reclaim classroom resilience and joy.
How It Works: Your 3‑Step Survival Plan
1. Assess
Complete the Stress‑Profile Chart (Chapter 1) to see exactly what’s draining you.
2. Act
Swap unhealthy habits for personalized “Healthy Fixes” (Chapter 2) with easy worksheets.
3. Advance
Layer in counseling hacks, peer support, and boundary scripts (Chapters 3–5) to build an unshakeable classroom mindset.
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About the Author
Richard E. Farmer
Dr. Richard E. Farmer is a psychologist and former college president with over 40 years in academia. He led the Maine College of Health Professions, Sanford-Brown College, and McIntosh College, and held senior roles at Ohio Dominican University, Saint Leo University, and Providence College. He taught stress management to police, teachers, and business professionals. After facing Multiple Myeloma and caring for his wife during her cancer battle, he writes books combining clinical expertise with personal experience. His work helps educators handle job stress.
Sneak Peek
What's Inside the Book
4 sections. 12 chapters. Raw stories + battle‑tested fixes to survive teaching today.
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Chapter 01
Identify your unique stressors: chronic paperwork vs. acute crises. Fill in your personal stress‑profile chart.
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Chapter 02
Swap bad coping habits for healthy fixes. Example: “Arguing with family or friends” replaces “Bar after work.” Practical worksheets included.
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Chapter 03
Formal counseling vs. coffee‑shop chats. Choose what fits. Emergency tactics for IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) and defusing parent conflicts.
Testimonials
What Readers Are Saying
200+ educators have found this book helpful. Read some of the reviews about the book.
Sarah K.
8th Grade Teacher (Ohio)
Chapter 4 saved my career. The parent-script SHUT DOWN toxic calls and now, I finally leave work at 4 PM. Lifesaver.
Miguel T.
High School SPED (Texas)
I cried reading the ‘I Quit’ stories. Felt seen. The health cycle swaps? My nightly wine became yoga. Huge difference.
Priya R.
Elementary Teacher (Illinois)
Assault story = my reality. Admin blamed ME too. After reading this book, I am using Farmer’s boundary scripts and I can see now I teach without panic attacks. Game changer.
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About the Author
Richard E. Farmer
Dr. Richard E. Farmer is a psychologist and former college president with over 40 years in academia. He led the Maine College of Health Professions, Sanford-Brown College, and McIntosh College, and held senior roles at Ohio Dominican University, Saint Leo University, and Providence College. He taught stress management to police officers, teachers, and business professionals. Now, he writes about stress and stress management. His latest project has been devoted to writing about teachers and educators which blends his clinical insight and working experience to give readers the tools needed to best manage real world classroom stress. His other work involves bringing his knowledge about stress and stress management to a wide variety of groups in our communities.
From Adversity to Advocacy
In 2014, Dr. Farmer was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Later, he supported his wife through her abdominal cancer treatment. These experiences inform his writing, merging academic knowledge with firsthand resilience. He describes himself as a “family man first” who uses honesty and humor in his approach to adversity.
Dr. Farmer’s books offer practical strategies for educators navigating systemic challenges. His background—spanning university leadership, clinical psychology, and personal health battles—creates resources grounded in real-world application.
FAQ
Is this book only for teachers?
No. While focused on education, the stress management books inside also serve first responders, corporate teams, and anyone in a high‑pressure role.
How many worksheets are included?
Over 20 guided worksheets—covering stress profiling, healthy habit planning, emergency scripts, boundary setting, and more.
Do I need a counselor to use this book?
Not necessarily. Chapters on “coffee‑shop chats” vs. formal counseling give you flexible options—use what fits your style and support network.