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» Jo Murphy - Therapeutic Environment

Hi,
It is very rare to hear anyone talk of teaching as a Therapeutic Environment. I am a teacher in a Primary School as well as a Creative Art Therapist in a Rehab. All teaching is therapeutic really but it is rare to hear it talked of as such.
I enjoyed your article,
Jo

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» mrjcorbin - Therapeutic Environment

In response to Therapeutic Environment posted by brisbaneartist:

Dear Jo,

Thank you for kind words. I really appreciate them and I have to agree that you are right when you say that it is rare to hear anyone talking of teaching as a Theraputic Environment.

Unfortunately, the sad truth is teaching has become seen by many as the perfect job for those who want a great salary, summers off and of course, all the other perks that come with teaching. It's taken for granted that at the end of the day you have the lives of several students in your hands, and how you act towards them and with them will inevitably leave a mark on their lives.

Whether it is a positive one or a negative one depends really on how mature and understanding the teacher is.

If you have anything else you would like to add, please don't hesitate. It is a pleasure to hear from you.

Sincerely,

Mario R.J. Corbin

-- posted by mrjcorbin

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» Jo Murphy - Therapeutic Environment

In response to Therapeutic Environment posted by mrjcorbin:

Yes. I agree I tend to look at Visioning as very important. So whether I have a vision for the class and whether I can encourage the students to develop a personal vision.
I think one of the objectives of teaching should be to encourage children to be resilient and also have a mind of their own. If we aren't making children dependent on us _ I wonder whether teachers would be able to have such a negative effect on students at all?
I think teaching has really changed for the better over the last decade.
Where I am is great any way,
Jo

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