Working for Peace

A Handbook of Practical Psychology and Other Tools

Author: Rachel MacNair
Secondary Author: Psychologists for Social Responsibility
ISBN: 9781886230729

The most complete guidebook yet to the psychology of social activism. Forty active peace workers -- psychologists, social workers, communication specialists and other professionals -- offer detailed practical guidance on getting yourself together, maintaining an effective group of volunteers, and getting the word out to the larger community. Chapters include: Cultivating Inner Peace; Overcoming Anger and Anxiety; Overcoming Helplessness and Discouragement; Overcoming Burnout; Motivating Others; Effective Group Meetings and Decision Making; Using Conflict Creatively; Promoting Peaceful Interaction; Nonviolent Communication; From Anger to Peace; Preparing for Nonviolent Confrontations; Effective Media Communication; Humor for Peace.

Publisher: Impact Publishers
Publish Date: 2006

Subjects: Political Science / Peace, Political Science / Political Process / Political Advocacy, Psychology / Social Psychology

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: Activism)