Episode 17: How To Advocate For Change While Caring For Ourselves with Dara Friedman-Wheeler, PhD & Jamie Bodenlos, PhD

On today’s episode, I am excited to introduce two guests, Dara Friedman-Wheeler, PhD and Jamie Bodenlos, PhD, who are licensed clinical psychologists and co-authored the book, Being the Change: A Guide for Advocates and Activists on Staying Healthy, Inspired, and Driven. We dive into their advocacy work as they provide insights into ways we can advocate for change while caring for ourselves. They share ideas on how we, as therapists, can hold space for clients who need to process big topics like school shootings, Roe v. Wade, the Black Lives Matter movement, and more while we, as humans, are also reeling from daily news headlines. They draw on strategies like values clarification, cognitive reappraisal/defusion, problem-solving, mindfulness, compassion/self-compassion, and social support to find a path forward to support clients while being gentle with ourselves. Learn more about Dara and Jamie’s work and their book at https://beingthechange0.com.⭐️ Follow on Instagram @Raisedtoempower⭐️ Grab your FREE networking guide for therapists HERE ⭐️ Learn more about how I can help support you and your practice, and ways we can work together at www.raisedtoempower.com💻 This episode is sponsored by Jane — the all-in-one practice management software I use and love. Book you FREE Live Demo Here and when you’re ready to sign up use code ASHLEY1MO for a 1 month grace period 🎧 Support the Show: Love The Therapist Mom Podcast? Follow, rate, and share it with another therapist mom who needs to hear it.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, supervision, or legal advice.Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.