> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.fariaedu.com/meetings-that-matter-a-whole-school-approach/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.fariaedu.com/meetings-that-matter-a-whole-school-approach/unit-1-introduction-to-the-psychology-of-meeting-spaces.md).

# Unit 1: Introduction to the Psychology of Meeting Spaces

## Unit Goals

**1. Define “therapeutic relationship”**

**2. Understand why this is important in schools**

**3. Identify what a “therapeutic relationship” would look like in a school**

**4. Identify stakeholders and their roles in the therapeutic model**

**5. Review key case studies of the impact of theory on student progress**

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