The Mentor-Mentee Relationship Transformed
InThe 5 Practices of the Caring Mentor: Strengthening the Mentoring Relationship from the Inside Out, Daniel H. Shapiro, EdD, reveals the five key practices all mentors must master to bring out the best in their mentees. In his debut book, written with school counselors and teachers in mind, Dr. Shapiro explores the importance and value of caring in the mentor-mentee relationship and shares practical strategies for implementing his paradigm-shifting 5 Practices:
- Caring mentors practice active listening to make a sincere connection with their mentees.
- Caring mentors create a safe place for authentic expression.
- Caring mentors devote themselves to their mentees' growth.
- Caring mentors share their perspectives and insights with their mentees.
- Caring mentors act on behalf of their mentees.
Beyond the 5 Practices, Dr. Shapiro motivates, inspires, and presents techniques for overcoming barriers to caring within mentor-mentee relationships, including scheduling stressors, overwhelming workloads, and training that lacks the vital social and emotional components for success. In The 5 Practices of the Caring Mentor, readers find a comprehensive set of principles for putting caring first and strengthening the mentoring relationship from the inside out.
About the Author :
Daniel H. Shapiro, EdD, has served for over twenty years as a teacher, school counselor, mentor, and district leader in the Broward County Public Schools. He received National Board Teacher Certification in early adolescence/English language arts in 2006, earned his master's degree in school counseling in 2009, and received his doctoral degree in education with a specialization in instructional leadership in 2012. His doctoral dissertation was titled "An Exploration of the Role of Caring in Teacher Mentoring Relationships." During his career, Dr. Shapiro received the Florida Governor's Shine Award for inspirational teaching. He was named a Broward County Public Schools 2014 Caliber Award winner and the 2015 Florida School Counselor Association (FSCA) Elementary School Counselor of the Year. He is now a school counseling specialist and provides mentoring and professional development to school counselors within the Broward County School District. He also serves as an adjunct professor of school counseling at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Shapiro lives with his wife and two children in South Florida.
Review :
Praise for The 5 Practices of the Caring Mentor: Strengthening the Mentoring Relationship from the Inside Out
"The only thing more valuable than Dr. Daniel H. Shapiro's wisdom is his heart. In this invaluable guide, he not only points the way to the most successful mentoring relationship, but he also demonstrates how such relationships must feel. This book should be required reading for anyone who wants to help a colleague, student, or anyone at all!" --Raphael Cushnir, author of The One Thing Holding You Back: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Connection
"Dr. Daniel H. Shapiro's first book, The 5 Practices of the Caring Mentor: Strengthening the Mentoring Relationship from the Inside Out, is a must-have resource for any educational leader, counseling professional, or teacher who intends to develop meaningful relationships with their mentors/mentees. True to his style, Dr. Shapiro writes in a way that engages and easily connects with the reader. This book will serve as an inspired guide to supervisors and mentors, both in the field of education and counseling, who wish to invest in their mentee's long-term professional and personal success." --Dr. Melissa A. Mariani, co-author of Facilitating Evidenced-Based, Data-Driven School Counseling: A Manual for Practice
"Dr. Daniel H. Shapiro has authored an eloquently written and in-depth work about mentoring that will remind readers about the essential dynamics of work in schools with adults and students. The 5 Practices of the Caring Mentor offers readers a blend of the passion for mentoring, framed around creating authentic caring relationships, and integrated within evidence-based practices. Inspiring and informative, school counselors, teachers, and administrators will find this book a must read and a book to have in their professional libraries." --Dr. Rebecca A. Schumacher, Executive Director, Florida School Counselor Association
"Dr. Shapiro provides the reader real-life application of effective strategies and practices to create a trusted mentor/ mentee relationship for counselors and educators. This award-winning educator and counselor shares guidance both practical and heartfelt for developing a strong, trusting mentor/mentee partnership. Dr. Shapiro's outstanding book will become a powerful tool in the hands of all educators who serve as mentors." --Catherine Kuhns, M.Ed, Broward County Math Teacher of the Year and Recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
