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