Being the Change - A Guide for Advocates Activists on Staying Healthy, Inspired, Driven

This book is a practical guide that helps readers maintain and enhance their ability to be effective agents of change.

Sommario

Acknowledgments
Introduction. Starting Now to Change the World
Chapter 1. Tuning Into Your Values and Strengths
Chapter 2. Your Life and Your Valued Directions
Chapter 3. Managing Emotions: Cognitive Reappraisal
Chapter 4. Managing Emotions: Other Approaches
Chapter 5. Intentional Communication
Chapter 6. Going Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Chapter 7. Collaborating for Change: Harnessing the Benefits of the Group
Chapter 8. Self-Care
Chapter 9. Maintaining Motivation and Avoiding Burnout
Chapter 10. The Long Term: How Might Your Engagement Evolve Over Time?
Appendix. Learning More
References
Index
About the Authors

Info autore

Dara G. Friedman-Wheeler, PhD and Jamie S. Bodenlos, PhD

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Jamie Sue Bodenlos, Dara G Friedman-Wheeler, Dara G. Friedman-Wheeler, Dara G. Bodenlos Friedman-Wheeler
• Editore: American psychological assn
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.01.2023
• EAN: 9781433838002
• ISBN: 978-1-4338-3800-2
• Pagine: 244
• Serie: APA Lifetools; APA LifeTools Series
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Libri sul benessere, vita quotidiana > Condotta di vita, auto-realizzazione; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Altro