Nurturing Compassionate Connections: A Guide to Practitioner Empathy in the Early Years

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Angela Hodgkins

Nurturing Compassionate Connections

A Guide to Practitioner Empathy in the Early Years

Angela Hodgkins

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Routledge
21 July 2025

Pre-school & kindergarten; Teacher training; Teaching of special educational needs

In a profession where empathy and compassion form the bedrock of impactful interactions, yet remain relatively unexplored, this book endeavours to be a beacon of inspiration and guidance.

The book explores what compassionate relationships might look like and translates extensive research into actionable steps that practitioners can easily integrate into their routines. Chapters:

Include guidance for fostering effective, empathetic relationships with colleagues and young children, as well as extending empathy to parents and carers

Offer suggestions for supporting and promoting positive behaviour, with guidance on embracing empathy in challenging situations

Prioritise practitioner wellbeing and include real-life case studies of nurturing connections, recognising both the demands and satisfaction of the profession

Are full of reflective prompts and activities to reshape the narrative of early years practice and equip practitioners to navigate challenges with resilience.

Nurturing Compassionate Connections advocates a strengths-based approach and aspires to redefine the landscape of compassionate practice, enriching the journey of those who care for young children. It is essential reading for all early years practitioners and allied professionals.

By: Angela Hodgkins
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032735351
ISBN 10: 103273535X
Pages: 190
Publication Date: 21 July 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements 1 Introducing the philosophical foundations to this book 2 Exploring empathy and compassion 3 Building empathic relationships with young children 4 Extending empathy and compassion to parents, carers and families 5 Fostering empathic and supportive teams 6 Supporting and promoting positive behaviour 7 Embracing empathy and compassion in challenging situations 8 Developing and enhancing empathy skills 9 Understanding and managing empathic distress 10 Experiencing satisfaction through positive empathy and compassion 11 Conclusion and guided reflections for practice Index

Angela Hodgkins is Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families at the University of Worcester. She has had a varied 20-year career in early years, working across both special and mainstream settings, as well as advising on early years inclusion. Angela has recently completed a PhD in investigating the practice of empathy in the early years profession.