The Idealist's Survival Kit Paperback by Alessandra Pigni

Product Details

• Publisher: Parallax Press (2016-12-27)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 253 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781941529348
• Item Weight: 300.51 grams
• Dimensions: 20.24 x 13.23 x 1.52 cm

75 brief self-care reflections that will aid workers, activists, and volunteers prevent burnout, renew their sense of purpose, and achieve fulfillment

Heal from over-exhaustion, prevent burnout, and regain your motivation with these short readings from a psychologist who has spent many years in the field working in conflict and disaster areas. Gathered from Alessandra Pigni’s interaction with humanitarian professionals and backed up by cutting–edge research, these concrete tools offer new perspectives and inspiration to anyone whose work is focused on helping others.

About the Author

Alessandra Pigni is a humanitarian psychologist with several years of experience in the Middle East. After serving with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders in Palestine and China, she has dedicated her work to understanding the connection between meaningful work and burnout. She has been ELAC Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Oxford and her work has a wide following among humanitarian practitioners, activists, and academics. You can find her online at www.mindfulnext.org and connect with her on Twitter @mindfulnext