Do Something Different For a Change: Work Edition: Personal Transformation and Transitioning to Work (Student Manual)

Student Workbook - Written by clinical psychologist and educator Dr. Peggy Mitchell Clarke ("Dr. Peg"), this experiential and in depth workbook was developed to prepare adults and older teens for transitioning to work, but can also be used for personal transformation in any area of life. It can be used individually or as a part of work-readiness classes, job clubs, personal growth groups, career development seminars, and more. In the easy to understand, direct, and down-to-earth style that Dr. Peg is known for, the workbook will guide participants along the exciting, sometimes difficult, journey of personal transformation and work-readiness. The workbook includes 27 engaging, interactive, and hands-on activities, scores of thought-provoking reflection questions, 11 videotaped true-life testimonials, and informative narrative that facilitates self-discovery and lasting change. The Workbook is designed for students participating in a facilitated course but can also be used individually apart from an organized course or small group. Contact Dr. Peg to license this curriculum. DrPegOnline.com

Dr. Peggy Mitchell Clarke specializes in clinical psychology, personal transformation, and behavior change. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Brown University, and her M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Virginia, and is an ordained minister. Dr. Peg is a former psychology professor who retired after teaching almost 20 years at colleges and universities in Virginia and Colorado. She has also worked as a psychotherapist in a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. An active mental health advocate, Dr. Peg has served on the state board of the Colorado chapter of the National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) and as the Secretary of both the Virginia and the Rocky Mountain chapters of the Association of Black Psychologists. Dr. Peg has built a multimedia platform that includes radio, television, and publishing. She was the host and co-producer of the TV talk show, Perspectives that aired for 5 years on local cable television and spent 4 years as a panelist on Denver's 9News "Ask the Experts." You can also listen to Dr. Peg's popular radio show, Living Well with Dr. Peg on KLZ 560 AM and online at DrPegRadio.com. Dr. Peg is the the author of "Do Something Different...For a Change: An Insider's Guide to What Your Therapist Knows (But May Not Tell You)" and "Doggie Tales: Lessons on Life, Love, and Loss I Learned From My Dog." Originally from New York, Dr. Peg is married and lives in Denver. You can contact Dr. Peg or learn more about her personal transformation retreats and higher education, mental health, and wellness workshops and consulting services by visiting her website at www.DrPegOnline.com.