Changing The Self

Author : Yechiel Klar,Jeffrey D. Fisher,Jack M. Chinsky,Arie Nadler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461229223

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Self Change by Yechiel Klar,Jeffrey D. Fisher,Jack M. Chinsky,Arie Nadler Pdf

Self Change: Social Psychological and Clinical Perspectives examines cognitive and motivational factors affecting the intention to seek change, processes involved in the initiation and maintenance of change, the role of social networks as facilitators or inhibitors of change, and measurement and assessment of personal change. At any given moment millions of people are contemplating changing various aspects of themselves; a general theory on volitional change is sorely needed. This book, which is of interest to social psychologists, clinical psychologists and psychotherapists, to researchers and practitioners, is a significant contribution to a more thorough understanding of self change.

Author : Thomas M. Brinthaupt,Richard P. Lipka
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1994-10-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0791418685

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Changing the Self by Thomas M. Brinthaupt,Richard P. Lipka Pdf

This book examines the varieties of self-exchange and factors that can influence it. It takes a much-needed step toward linking the concerns of the academic self-researcher and the consumer of research pertaining to changing the self. Throughout the book, understanding and accounting for change in the self emerges as a vitally important concern across a wide range of human experience.

Author : Martin E.P. Seligman
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-11
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780307498700

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What You Can Change . . . and What You Can't* by Martin E.P. Seligman Pdf

In the climate of self-improvement that pervades our culture, there is an overwhelming amount of information about treatments for everything from alcohol abuse to sexual dysfunction. Much of this information is exaggerated if not wholly inaccurate. As a result, people who try to change their own troubling conditions often experience the frustration of mixed success, success followed by a relapse, or outright failure. To address this confusion, Martin Seligman has meticulously analyzed the most authoritative scientific research on treatments for alcoholism, anxiety, weight loss, anger, depression, and a range of phobias and obsessions to discover what is the most effective way to address each condition. He frankly reports what does not work, and pinpoints the techniques and therapies that work best for each condition, discussing why they work and how you can use them to make long lasting change. Inside you’ll discover the four natural healing factors for recovering from alcoholism; the vital difference between overeating and being overweight; the four therapies that work for depression, the pros and cons of anger—and much more. Wise, direct, and very useful, What You Can Change and What You Can’t will help anyone who seeks to change.

Author : Matthew Adams
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781848604902

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Self and Social Change by Matthew Adams Pdf

′This is a superb book; beautifully written, lucid, and engaging, with illuminating critical discussions of the concept of reflexivity, psychoanalytic perspectives, and Foucaultian analysis, locating these theories in up-to-date research and discussions about class and gender. This book will be indispensable as an aid to students looking for an introduction to concepts of the self set in contemporary everyday contexts that they can relate to. But it will also be useful to teachers and researchers looking for orientation in a complex and burgeoning field of literature and research′ - Ian Burkitt, University of Bradford ′Matthew Adams provides a clearly written and concise summary of key theoretical accounts of the meaning of social change for psychic life and the experience of self... Self and Social Change is a terrific book. If looking for an accessible introductory text, look no further′ - British Journal of Sociology How does social change influence selfhood? What are the fundamental positions in social theories of the self? How are social changes interwoven with our ability to choose our identities and lifestyles? This accessible and assured book gives readers a new take on the fundamental question of the relation between the individual and society. By offering a thorough, informed and critical guide to the field, Adams demonstrates how global economic and employment structures, neo-liberal discourse, the role of emotion, irrationality and ambiguity are factors that impact upon the shape and resilience of the self. Anyone interested in the question of identity and its relation to cultural, social, economic and political contexts will find this book a God-send, making it ideal for students and lecturers in cultural studies, sociology, social psychology and communications.

Author : Allan Zuckoff
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781462520862

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Finding Your Way to Change by Allan Zuckoff Pdf

Are you tired of being told by others--self-help books included--what you should do? Drs. Allan Zuckoff and Bonnie Gorscak understand. That's why this book is different. Whether it's breaking an unhealthy habit, pursuing that dream job, or ending harmful patterns in relationships, the key to moving ahead with your life lies in discovering what direction is truly right for you, and how you can get there. The proven counseling approach known as motivational interviewing (MI) can help. Drs. Zuckoff and Gorscak present powerful self-help strategies and practical tools that help you understand why you're stuck, break free of unhelpful pressure to change, and build confidence for developing a personal change plan. Vivid stories of five men and women confronting different types of challenges illustrate the techniques and accompany you on your journey. MI has a track record of helping people resolve long-standing dilemmas in a remarkably short time. Now you can try it for yourself--and unlock your own capacity for positive action.

Author : Matthew D. Selekman,Mark Beyebach
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136734977

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Changing Self-Destructive Habits by Matthew D. Selekman,Mark Beyebach Pdf

For the first time in one volume self-harm, substance abuse, eating-disordered behavior, gambling, and Internet and cyber sex abuse—five crippling, self-destructive behaviors—are given a common conceptual framework to help with therapeutic intervention. Matthew Selekman and Mark Beyebach, two internationally-recognized therapists, know first-hand that therapists see clients who have problems with several of these habits in varying contexts. They maintain an optimistic, positive, solution-focused approach while carefully addressing problems and risks. The difficulties of change, the risk of slips and relapses, and the ups-and-downs of therapeutic processes are widely acknowledged and addressed. Readers will find useful, hands-on therapeutic strategies and techniques that they can use in both individual and conjoint sessions during couple, family, and one-on-one therapy. Detailed case examples provide windows to therapeutic processes and the complexities in these cases. Clinical interventions are put in a wider research context, while research is reviewed and used to extract key implications of empirical findings. This allows for a flexible and open therapeutic approach that therapists can use to integrate techniques and procedures from a variety of approaches and intervention programs.

Author : John Maeda
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780262294942

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Redesigning Leadership by John Maeda Pdf

Lessons for a new generation of leaders on teamwork, meetings, conversations, free food, social media, apologizing, and other topics. When designer and computer scientist John Maeda was tapped to be president of the celebrated Rhode Island School of Design in 2008, he had to learn how to be a leader quickly. He had to transform himself from a tenured professor—with a love of argument for argument's sake and the freedom to experiment—into the head of a hierarchical organization. The professor is free to speak his mind against “the man.” The college president is “the man.” Maeda has had to teach himself, through trial and error, about leadership. In Redesigning Leadership, he shares his learning process. Maeda, writing as an artist and designer, a technologist, and a professor, discusses intuition and risk-taking, “transparency,” and all the things that a conversation can do that an email can't. In his transition from MIT to RISD he finds that the most effective way to pull people together is not social networking but free food. Leading a team? The best way for a leader to leverage the collective power of a team is to reveal his or her own humanity. Asked if he has stopped designing, Maeda replied (via Twitter) “I'm designing how to talk about/with/for our #RISD community.” Maeda's creative nature makes him a different sort of leader—one who prizes experimentation, honest critique, and learning as you go. With Redesigning Leadership, he uses his experience to reveal a new model of leadership for the next generation of leaders.

Author : Cheri Huber
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834822566

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Making a Change for Good by Cheri Huber Pdf

According to Zen teacher Cheri Huber, we are conditioned to think that if we were only a little better in some way, we would be happy: "Life isn't the way it should be and it's my fault!" But, Huber says, no amount of self-punishment will ever make us happy or bring us control over life’s problems. The help we are looking for is really found in self-acceptance and kindness toward ourselves. By simply allowing ourselves to be guided by our innate intelligence and generosity, which are our authentic nature, we are able to be compassionately present to what’s happening now. Compassionate self-discipline—the will to take positive steps in life—is found through nothing other than being present. When we are present and aware, we are not engaged in distracting, addictive behaviors. If we simply cultivate our ability to pay attention and focus on what is here in this moment, our experience can be authentic, awake, honest, and joyful. The book includes a guided thirty-day program of daily meditation, contemplation, and journaling. For more information on the author, Cheri Huber, visit her website at www.cherihuber.com.

Author : Elizabeth Wilde McCormick
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781446268087

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Change for the Better by Elizabeth Wilde McCormick Pdf

Change for the Better is for anyone interested in making lasting changes in both their inner and outer lives. It uses a conversational style to help readers identify their own learned patterns of thinking and relating that underlie and contribute to emotional suffering such depression, anxiety, phobia, eating disorders, relationship and psychosomatic problems. It shows readers how to reflect upon their difficulties, identify problems in relating, and stop and revise attitudes that are out of date. Mindfulness- based experiential exercises are incorporated throughout to help nourish self awareness and change. This bestselling book has helped many people find ways of dealing with everyday emotional difficulties, and also practitioners of psychotherapy work with their patients. It's continuing popularity has prompted this fourth edition which features up to date thinking and practice from Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy and from mindfulness. Elizabeth Wilde McCormick has been in practice as a psychotherapist for over thirty years. She is also a teacher, trainer and writer. She is a founder member of The Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy at Guy's Hospital, London, and the author of a number of best-selling self-help books.

Author : Scotty Enyart
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781498575072

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Knowing Self, Changing Self by Scotty Enyart Pdf

This book uses philosophy, psychology, and autobiography in an innovative exploration of the nature and evolution of self-knowledge. Topics include the impact of others, the role of fantasy, the construction of self-image, and playing roles; the second part of the book explores how self-understanding evolves through friendship.

Author : Dr. Kristin Neff
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-19
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780062079176

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Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff Pdf

Kristin Neff, Ph.D., says that it’s time to “stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind.” Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life. More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients—and Dr. Neff’s extraordinary book offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle, be it parenting, weight loss, or any of the numerous trials of everyday living.

Author : Alison Bell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Puberty
ISBN : OCLC:1036933224

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Your Body, Yourself by Alison Bell Pdf

Author : Shainna Ali
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-02-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781646044429

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The Self-Love Workbook by Shainna Ali Pdf

Experience the life-changing magic of self-love! You need love from yourself as much as from others. When you have low self-esteem, low confidence or even self-hatred, it’s impossible to live life to the fullest. It’s time to build your self-love and transform your attitude, emotions and overall outlook on life! This helpful workbook allows you to become aware of your own unique needs and goals while discovering how to better accept and love your true self. It includes a variety of constructive and actionable tips, tricks and exercises, including: • Interactive Activities explore a variety of fun and creative ways to love yourself • Reflection Prompts unpack your experiences and connect them to new lessons • Helpful Advice deepen your understanding of self-love and utilize it in the real world Self-love allows you not only to see your true self, but to truly accept who you are wholeheartedly. With this acceptance comes the freedom and confidence to live your life to its fullest. It’s time to conquer self-doubt and self-sabotage. It’s time to love yourself!

Author : Kelvin Batten
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780595477562

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Life Changing Self-Awareness by Kelvin Batten Pdf

The Advance Placement Solutions Independent Growth and Education Series is designed to provide comprehensive advice, personal coaching, background information, and guidance on the most relevant topics in Independent Growth and Education. Drawing on the rich content from Advance Placement Solutions Empowerment Center Publishing and other sources, these concise guides are carefully crafted to provide a highly practical resource for readers with all levels of education and life challenges. To assure quality and self independence, each volume is closely reviewed by a specialized content advisers in the medical, education and spiritual community. Whether you want to improve your present life situation, your skills or having life challenges that are affecting your quality of life, these solution-oriented book offer reliable answers and information at your fingertips. Other books in the series: Leadership Skills Call Center Skills Customer Service Skills Social Skills Decision-Making Skills Employability Money Management Independent Living Skills Transportation (Community Integration) Health

Author : Harvey B. Milkman,Kenneth W. Wanberg
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 649 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483307022

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Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents: Pathways to Self-Discovery and Change by Harvey B. Milkman,Kenneth W. Wanberg Pdf

This Provider's Guide introduces a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate treatment program,, Pathways for Self-Discovery and Change (PSDC), which provides the specific tools necessary for improving evaluation and treatment of at-risk youth, a particularly vulnerable patient population in the justice system. Using an adolescent-focused format, this protocol identifies psychological, biological, and social factors that contribute to the onset of adolescent deviance, and establishes guidelines for delivery of a 32-session treatment curriculum designed to rehabilitate both male and female adolescents with co-occurring substance abuse and criminal conduct. Now in its Second Edition, this guide provides treatment practitioners, program evaluators, and youth services administrators with the most up to date, comprehensive, and accessible information for the treatment and rehabilitation of juvenile justice clients. It is built on theoretical and research advances in the treatment and rehabilitation of juvenile justice clients, as well as feedback over the past seven years from PSDC counselees, treatment providers, and program administrators.