Working for Peace : A Handbook of Practical Psychology and Other Tools

by Macnair, Rachel M.

• ISBN13: 9781886230729
• ISBN10: 1886230722
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-07-30
• Publisher: Impact Pub

Summary

The complete guidebook to the psychology of social activism. Expert guidance from forty active peace workers - psychologists, social workers, communication specialists. Practical tips for building confidence, overcoming obstacles, organizing volunteers, getting the world out.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Arun Gandhi
Introduction: The Choir's Gotta Know How to Sing	1	(8)
Rachel M. MacNair, with Neil Wollman
Part I. Peace Workers: Getting Yourselves Together
1. Building Confidence for Social Action	9	(7)
Barry Childers
2. Cultivating Inner Peace	16	(8)
Christina Michaelson
3. Improving Your Personal Appeal	24	(4)
Neil Wollman
4. Overcoming Anger and Anxiety	28	(8)
Helen Margulies Mehr
5. Overcoming Helplessness and Discouragement	36	(7)
Gerald D. Oster
6. Overcoming Burnout	43	(7)
Christina Maslach and Mary E. Gomes
7. Dealing with the Distressed	50	(5)
Rachel M. MacNair
8. Parenting in the Peaceful Home	55	(8)
Susan M. Sisk and Larissa G. Duncan
9. Peace Within, Peace Between, Peace Among	63	(10)
Miriam L. Freeman
10. Working for Peace and Social Justice? Who's Watching?	73	(8)
Robert E. Alberti
Part II. Peace Groups: Getting Organized
11. Motivating Others to Work with You	81	(7)
Neil Wollman
12. Effective Group Meetings and Decision Making	88	(10)
Donelson R. Forsyth
13. Changing Within to Bring Change Outside: Promoting Healthy Group Dynamics	98	(11)
Shawn Meghan Burn
14. How to Know When It's Not Time to Get Discouraged	109	(7)
Rachel M. MacNair
15. Storytelling: A Workshop for Inspiring Group Action	116	(5)
Niki Harre, Pat Bullen, and Brad Olson
16. Three Examples of Successful Social Action Groups	121	(16)
Susan M. Koger, Carol J. Merrick, John W. Kraybill-Greggo, and Marcella J. Kraybill-Greggo
Part III. Peacemaking: Transforming Conflict into Creativity
17. Using Conflict Constructively	137	(3)
Robert Pettit
18. Promoting Peaceful Interaction	140	(8)
Paul W. Keller and Charles T. Brown
19. Nonviolent Communication	148	(8)
Roxanne Manning and Jane Marantz Connor
20. Resolving Conflict from the Third Side	156	(10)
Carolyn Gellermann and Kurt C. O'Brien
21. Conflict Transformation Skills for Left and Right	166	(4)
Rachel M. MacNair
22. Moving from the Clenched Fist to Shaking Hands: Working with Negative Emotions Provoked by Conflict	170	(4)
Deborah Du Nann Winter
23. Preparing for Nonviolent Confrontations	174	(7)
George Lakey
Part IV. Peace Work: Getting the Message Out
24. Effective Media Communication	181	(14)
Matt Keener
25. Attracting an Audience: The Psychology of Layout and Design	195	(12)
JW P. Heuchert
26. Adding Peace to the Curriculum: Preschool through College	207	(13)
Linden L. Nelson
27. Parenting for Peace	220	(10)
Rita Sommers-Flanagan and John Sommers-Flanagan
28. Regrets, Realizations, and Resolutions of an Online Activist	230	(11)
Scot Evans
Part V. Peaceful Persuasion: Changing Attitudes
29. Creating a Peaceful Climate for Peace Work	241	(7)
Jo Young Switzer
30. Principles of Opinion Change	248	(7)
Neil Wollman and John P. Keating
31. Techniques of Behavior Change	255	(8)
Christopher S. Grundy and Richard Osbaldiston
32. Dialogs across Differences	263	(6)
Susan E. Hawes
33. Using the Mind's Drive for Consistency	269	(7)
Rachel M. MacNair
34. Humor for Peace: Finding Laughing Matters	276	(6)
Gary A. Zimmerman
Epilogue	282	(3)
Anne Anderson
About the Authors	285	(6)
Resources for Peace Work	291	(2)
Index	293