This episode takes us back to a Teacher Support Group I led over a decade ago at a school steeped in chaos. What seemed like an unproductive, blame-filled space was actually an unconscious mirror of the school’s deep dysfunction—a fascinating concept called parallel process. Joe and I examine how systemic issues infiltrate individual classrooms and what teachers can do to cultivate a healthy learning environment against incredible odds.We talk about* how the group’s dynamic echoed the school’s wider culture of chaos * what makes school holding environments chaotic* a gendered pattern of blame* empowering strategies for teachers to cultivate healthy classroom culturesFor my non-teachers out there: The dynamics of group behavior, the impact of leadership, and the power of individual action within a dysfunctional system apply far beyond school walls.Have a story about your school’s culture, or a time you navigated chaos? Share it with me: 413.239.4158. If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a review or rating on your podcast app. It helps us reach more teachers!External Links<a target="_blank" href="https://www.teachingthroughemotions.com">teachingthroughemotions.com</a>CreditsFounder and Host: Betsy BurrisCo-Host: Joe JohnsonProducer: Jullian AndrokaeAudience Development: Andreea CoscaiMusic: Tom 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 <a href="https://www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe</a>

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