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  title info:
    non sort: The
    title: Strength of Self-Acceptance
    sub title: Theory, Practice and Research
  name:
    name part: Bernard, Michael E.
    role:
      role term: editor.
  name:
    name part: SpringerLink (Online service)
  type of resource: text
  origin info:
    place:
      place term: xxu
    date issued: 2013
    issuance: monographic
  language:
    language term: eng
  physical description:
    form: electronic
    form: electronic resource
    reformatting quality: access
    form: remote
    extent: XIX, 288 p. online resource.
  abstract: The rationale for this book is the exploration of how different theories (e.g., humanistic, cognitive-behavioral), theologies (e.g., Christianity, Buddhism) and therapies (e.g., REBT, CBT, ACT) view self-acceptance as a catalyst for the alleviation of emotional misery as well as an energizer supporting growth towards happiness and fulfillment. An additional rationale for this book is the desire to see self-acceptance recognized in the field of positive psychology as a fundamental character strength contributing to flourishing. Divided between theory and practice, The Strength of Self-Acceptance assembles current research and seminal theory on self-acceptance both as scientific construct and as character strength in one lucid, well-documented reference. An expert panel of international scholars and practitioners examines links between self-acceptance and related concepts such as self-esteem, self-awareness, acceptance of others, and happiness. Specific areas for practice include parenting, education, relationships, women's and older people's issues, and chronic illness, as well as guidelines for developing self-acceptance in therapy with all clients, and for measuring client progress. Throughout, self-acceptance is revealed not merely as a desirable state, but one essential to positive development and fulfillment. Included in the coverage: What Maslow, Rogers and May have to say about self-acceptance Albert Ellis and Steven Hayes present their views Buddhist radical acceptance and the willingness to experience and accept whatever is taking place in the moment How Christian scripture through the lessons of Jesus Christ teaches that sin does not reduce human worth The human biological propensity for self-depreciation and the importance of teaching unconditional self-acceptance Ways to measure self-acceptance. Classroom and counselling strategies for teaching self-acceptance to young people. Self-acceptance as an integral component of comprehensive mental health program…
  table of contents: Introduction to Self-Acceptance: Theory, Theology and Therapy -- Humanistic Psychology and Self-Acceptance -- Self-Acceptance in Buddhism -- Self-Acceptance and Christian Theology -- The Value of a Human Being -- Psychologically Flexible Self-Acceptance -- Unconditional Positive Self-Regard -- Unconditional Self-Acceptance and Self-Compassion -- Self-Acceptance and Happiness -- Measuring and Characterizing Unconditional Self-Acceptance -- Self-Acceptance in the Education and Counseling of Young People -- Self-Acceptance and the Parenting of Children -- Self-Acceptance and Successful Relationships -- Self-Acceptance in Women -- Self-Acceptance and Chronic Illness -- Compassionate Self-Acceptance and Aging.
  note: edited by Michael E. Bernard.
  subject:
    topic: Psychology
  subject:
    topic: Clinical psychology
  subject:
    topic: Psychotherapy
  subject:
    topic: Counseling
  subject:
    topic: Personality
  subject:
    topic: Social psychology
  subject:
    topic: Psychology
  subject:
    topic: Clinical Psychology
  subject:
    topic: Personality and Social Psychology
  subject:
    topic: Psychotherapy and Counseling
  classification: RC466.8
  classification: 616.89
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