Being the Change

Dara G. Friedman-Wheeler, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in Maryland and research psychologist at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She is also on the speakers' faculty of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. She conducts workshops on CBT around the country and virtually and has recently begun conducting workshops on amp quot taking care of yourself while taking care of the world amp quot for those doing work in social justice or advocacy fields.Jamie S. Bodenlos, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York and professor of psychological science at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY. She is a fellow at the Society of Behavioral Medicine. She investigates and publishes in the areas of behavioral medicine, mindfulness, and health behaviors. She teaches courses in cognitive behavior therapy, clinical psychology, and behavioral medicine. In addition to scholarship and teaching, Dr. Bodenlos uses CBT techniques in clinical work she does in the community.

• AcknowledgmentsIntroduction. Starting Now to Change the WorldChapter . Tuning Into Your Values and StrengthsChapter 2. Your Life and Your Valued DirectionsChapter 3. Managing Emotions: Cognitive ReappraisalChapter 4. Managing Emotions: Other ApproachesChapter 5. Intentional CommunicationChapter . Going Beyond Your Comfort ZoneChapter 7. Collaborating for Change: Harnessing the Benefits of the GroupChapter 8. Self-CareChapter 9. Maintaining Motivation and Avoiding BurnoutChapter . The Long Term: How Might Your Engagement Evolve Over Time?Appendix. Learning MoreReferencesIndexAbout the Authors