Activism and the Perils of Burnout: Learning to Take Care of Ourselves

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Activism and the Perils of Burnout: Learning to Take Care of Ourselves

 

Carol Adams and Mary Lou Randour

 

It's an understatement to say that burnout is a major problem for activists. No

matter what the cause, advocacy often entails intense and constant stress, which

can cause many to become exhausted-physically and mentally. To address this,

Satya turned to feminist Carol Adams and psychotherapist Mary Lou Randour. Satya

provided a framework of questions and asked them to record a conversation about

burnout: how activists can deal with feelings of anger, grief and powerlessness,

and tips for maintaining our psychological well-being and avoiding burning out.

 

http://www.satyamag.com/jul01/adams-randour.html