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Dara G. Friedman-Wheeler

Being the Change: A Guide for Advocates and Activists on Staying Healthy, Inspired, and Driven (APA LifeTools Series) Kindle Edition

by Dara G. Friedman-Wheeler (Author), Jamie Sue Bodenlos (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Being the Change is written for activists who work in organizations with social missions, and those who are involved in social change outside of their jobs. This book is a practical guide that helps readers maintain and enhance their ability to be effective agents of change.

“The book is geared specifically toward people engaged in social action and justice work... This is about how to maintain your ability to make the world a better place.”—NPR, On the Record

You can't take care of the world without taking care of yourself. Although therapy can often help alleviate anxiety or depression, activists can also apply therapy-based strategies as part of their self-care. This book provides empirically supported strategies from cognitive behavior therapies and other psychological interventions for coping with the challenges of difficult, yet meaningful work.

Readers will learn how to clarify their values, identify their strengths, manage their emotions and relationships, and incorporate self-care as part of their personal and professional development. A rich catalog of case examples, exercises, and actionable ideas make this book a comprehensive toolkit for people who want to take their social engagement to the next level in a healthy and productive way.