This New Work from Award-Winning Author +
Psychologist Dr. Tania Israel Offers Strategies to Empower
Ourselves, Manage Our Emotions in the Face of Political Conflict,
and Connect Effectively with Others
SANTA
BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the release of
psychologist and University of California,
Santa Barbara Professor Dr. Tania
Israel's (Ph.D.) new book, Facing the Fracture: How to
Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation,
published by Greenleaf Book Group. Grounded in psychological
research, this book comes at a key time in politics for
the United States where many are
trying to navigate a range of emotions leading up to November.
Facing the Fracture is arriving to help and inspire hope,
offering a path out of the distress and disempowerment plaguing
everyday people.
Each chapter focuses on a particular challenge that arises from
and contributes to political polarization in our society – and what
we can then do about it. In three main sections, Dr. Israel details
how readers can:
- Reduce Polarizing Input – through strategies like
consuming news wisely, being intentional in how we use social
media, and recognizing our own distorted perceptions of people
across the divide that are informed by our cognitive biases.
- Build Individual Capacity – by fostering our
emotional resilience, viewing things from multiple perspectives,
and cultivating empathy amidst disagreement.
- Strengthen Connection – with tactics on how to
engage effectively with those whose opinions differ from our own,
participate meaningfully in our communities and country, and how we
can be part of the ongoing successful efforts to bridge the
political divide.
"With stress related to political division on the rise, I'm
glad to have something to offer that can help people feel informed,
empowered, and even optimistic about the future of our
country," says Dr. Tania
Israel.
Facing the Fracture will equip readers with the
knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the multitude of
challenges that arise mentally, emotionally, and with others in
order to achieve our true potential, empower us to take action, and
not only to persevere, but to thrive in the face of political
polarization.
Facing the Fracture is the second book from Dr.
Tania Israel, following her 2020
release of Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect across the
Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That
Work (APA, 2020). Dr. Israel has decades of experience as
a researcher and thought leader, and has extensive practice
facilitating conversations around challenging topics that foster
empathy and connection across political lines. With Facing the
Fracture, she combines her strengths, knowledge, and experience
to deliver a very timely guide to fostering resilience.
Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living
in a Divided Nation is available through Amazon, Barnes &
Noble, Audible, and other book and audiobook retailers.
ABOUT DR. TANIA ISRAEL
(PH.D.)
Tania Israel is a
Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara and
award-winning author of Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect
Across the Political Divide and Facing the Fracture:
How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation.
Dr. Israel's work on dialogue across political differences has been
received enthusiastically by professional conferences,
corporations, campuses, political organizations, and faith
communities. She has shared her expertise with the TODAY show, the
New York Times, the Washington Post,
NPR, and dozens of other media outlets. Her TEDx talks include:
How to Win a Political Argument and What Halibut
Fajitas Taught Me About Bridging the Political Divide. Dr.
Israel has facilitated educational programs and difficult dialogues
about a range of topics, including abortion, law enforcement,
religion, and sexual orientation. She has received honors from
Congress, the California State Legislature, and the American
Psychological Association. To learn more, visit
taniaisrael.com or connect with her on LinkedIn, X,
Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
ABOUT GREENLEAF BOOK GROUP
Greenleaf Book Group is a
publisher and distributor best known for its innovative business
model, distribution power and award-winning designs. Named one of
the fastest-growing companies in the
United States by Inc. magazine, it has represented more than
1,000 titles, including over 60 that have hit The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal or
USA Today Best Seller lists.
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SOURCE Dr. Tania Israel
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