Being the change : a guide for advocates and activists on staying healthy, inspired, and driven / Dara G. Friedman-Wheeler, Jamie S. Bodenlos.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Friedman-Wheeler, Dara G., author.

Bodenlos, Jamie S., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Change (Psychology).

Social change--Psychological aspects.

Social change.

Social action--Psychological aspects.

Social action.

Physical Description:

ix, 244 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2023]

Summary:

"This book offers practical tips for readers who want to be effective advocates and agents of change, while coping with the emotional and relational challenges such work often presents"-- Provided by publisher.

"This book is a practical guide that helps readers be effective change-makers, while coping with the emotional, communication, and relationship challenges this work often entails. Readers will learn how to clarify their values, identify their strengths, and incorporate self-care as part of their personal or professional development. They will also benefit from case examples, exercises, and actionable ideas to shape their social engagement in a healthy and productive way"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: Starting Now to Change the World

Tune Into Your Values and Strengths

Your Life and Your Valued Directions

Managing Emotions: Cognitive Reappraisal

Managing Emotions: Other Approaches

Intentional Communication

Going Beyond Your Comfort Zone

Collaborating for Change: Harnessing the Benefits of the Group

Self-Care

Maintaining Motivation and Avoiding Burnout

The Long Term: How Might Your Engagement Evolve Over Time?

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Friedman-Wheeler, Dara G. Being the change

ISBN:

9781433838002

1433838001

OCLC:

1344160021

Publisher Number:

90101604384