> 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-overview.md).
# Unit Overview
This guide will introduce you to a range of communication tools. The content is based on an understanding of the cross-section between psychotherapy and pedagogy, and provides systematic strategies that will help bring about real change in meetings.
The guide will help you to:
* Learn about creating a therapeutic relationship and why this is important in schools.
* Read case studies and apply information learned to relevant scenarios.
* Use planning templates to apply the learning in this guide to an upcoming meeting.
The following pages outline the units in this guide, which will give you a clearer idea of the key skills you should take away and how to apply them in a way that creates impact.
## Unit 1: Introduction to the Psychology of Meeting Space
* Define “therapeutic relationship”
* Understand why this is important in schools
* Identify what a “therapeutic relationship” would look like in a school
* Identify key stakeholders and their roles in the therapeutic model
* Review key case studies of the impact of theory on student progress
## Unit 2: Key Tools for Collaboration
There are three key considerations for creating meeting spaces that have an impact:
* The Space
* Categorise meeting space locations and explore how each would impact the meeting
* The Agenda
* Pre-planning the direction of a meeting and how it can be adjusted in the midst of change
* Recording Tools
* Reflect on ways to record key ideas from the meeting and how to share them with all stakeholders
## Unit 3: Equality and Inclusion
* Understand the importance of equality and inclusion to meetings in schools
* Understand some of the ways moral values and judgements affect inclusion
* Apply learning to case studies and personal learning by reviewing how equality and inclusion affects key aspects of the meeting space including:
* Preparation
* Goal Setting
* Technology
## Unit 4: Create and Customise
* Understand how to apply this learning to a larger group of people or a whole setting
* Customise your own meeting plan
* Create collaborative tasks using Google Docs or other online collaboration tools
* Create questions that will spark conversation in your setting and gain some ideas about how to put this into practice
