Perception of Self in Emotional Disorder and Psychotherapy

One's view of self has pervasive and significant effects socially, psychologi­ cally, and even biologically. Regardless of theoretical differences, most psycho­ therapists agree that perception of self in one way or another profoundly impacts emotional satisfaction, behavioral adaptation, and r...

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Other Authors: Hartman, Lorne M. (Editor), Blankstein, Kirk R. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1986, 1986
Edition:1st ed. 1986
Series:Advances in the Study of Communication and Affect
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I. Theoretical Perspectives
  • 1 Self and the Control of Behavior
  • 2 Perceiving the Self as an Effective Agent
  • 3 A Neuropsychodynamic Perspective on the Self: Brain, Thought, and Emotion
  • 4 Looking for Introspection; Self-Consciousness, Self-Awareness, and Emotionality: Preliminary Empirical Findings
  • II. Clinical Applications
  • 5 Shyness and Self-Concept
  • 6 Self-Concept Deficiencies in Eating Disorders
  • 7 The Role of Self in Alcohol Use
  • 8 The Self-Schema in Depression
  • 9 Anxiety, Worry, and the Self
  • III Treatment Implications
  • 10 Social Anxiety, Problem Drinking, and Self-Awareness
  • 11 Self-Construct Perspectives in Psychotherapy
  • 12 The Self as Mediator of Cognitive Change in Psychotherapy