THanks again, Pedi!
It's worth repeating for sure. I'm certain others have concerns in this area too. And you make a very good point about long term vs short term causes for change.
For *my* particular situation, I think it's far more environmental causes of stress. So, for now, I'll stay as I am and work on coping skills again. Since I'm doing all I can as far as busting the stress; and I cannot change my work environment; I have to change my perception; my thoughts about it. Recognize the dean as an *ss; recognize the principal as an ineffective boob; and the kiddies as being horribly abused by the enabling that's going on. And somehow, try to distance myself from the daily realities of this farce of a school.
Life will go on.
Thanks again, Pedi!
Shalom!