Download or read book Integrative Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder written by John Preston and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By blending the most effective treatment techniques available for borderline personality disorder (BPD) into a clear and systematic protocol, this text gives therapists help to achieve lasting change in brief therapy.
Download or read book Inner Strengths written by Claire Frederick and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: However it is conceived and described by psychotherapists with different orientations, a stronger ego is a universally-acknowledged goal of therapeutic work. Inner Strengths is the first book to meet the need for a comprehensive treatment of approaches to ego-strengthening in psychotherapy. It provides contemporary psychodynamic, object relations, self-psychology, ego state, and transpersonal theoretical models for understanding how and why ego-strengthening occurs. The authors are experienced psychotherapists who integrate hypnosis into their own practice of psychotherapy. They have been active in developing the newer, projective-evocative ego-strengthening techniques emphasizing the utilization of patients' inner resources. They survey the history of ego-strengthening efforts and show how that which has been considered intrinsically hypnotic connects with the great traditions of psychotherapy. Additionally, they offer step-by-step instructions for a diversity of ego-strengthening methods that can be used for patient self-care, internal boundary formation, and personality maturation in a wide range of clinical conditions. Their discussion of the fundamental concepts of ego-strengthening draws on their theoretical and clinical explorations of dynamic internal resources such as memory, strength, wisdom, self-soothing, and love. Throughout the book, theory is balanced by an unusual richness of extended clinical examples and a wide variety of practical ego-strengthening scripts. Clinicians need not be trained in hypnosis to find Inner Strengths clarifying and helpful reading; the fundamental points so vividly made by the authors are relevant to many nonhypnotic-therapeutic interventions and issues.
Download or read book Ego in Psychology written by Prof. Dr. Bilal Semih Bozdemir and published by Prof. Dr. Bilal Semih Bozdemir. This book was released on with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ramifications of these psychological distortions can be particularly pronounced during organizational change or crisis. During such periods, individuals may feel threatened and respond with denial, blocking out information that suggests their roles or the organization may be at risk. This resistance can proliferate at various organizational levels, leading to misinformation and, in some cases, outright sabotage of change efforts. For example, when an organization announces a restructuring process, employees may downplay or deny their involvement or the necessity for changes, thereby complicating the execution and acceptance of the initiative. Projection can further complicate these dynamics. In times of uncertainty, team members may unconsciously project their anxiety and fears onto their colleagues, fostering distrust or competition rather than collaboration. For instance, if a project manager feels insecure about their leadership capabilities, they might project this insecurity onto their team, questioning their commitment or competence. Such behaviors not only strain working relationships but also distract from the shared goals and objectives that are crucial for organizational success. The intertwining of denial and projection can also obscure the development of a healthy feedback culture. In an environment where negative feedback is met with denial or hardship, employees may refrain from voicing concerns or suggestions. When feedback loops are stymied, opportunities for learning and improvement are lost, further entrenching inefficiencies. A leader who cannot accept constructive criticism may inadvertently cultivate a culture where team members fear reprisal for expressing dissenting views.
Download or read book Ego written by David Paul Ausubel and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ego Development and Psychopathology" presents an original theoretical underpinning for classification and interpretation of the major mental disorders, one based largely on the author's clinical experience. Ausubel's central thesis is that the most significant and crucial factors predisposing persons to mental disorders are critical developmental defects that arise at vital transitional phases of ego development. He sees both normal and pathological personality functioning as most cogently explained in terms of an individual's ego structure at a given point in the life cycle. Ausubel relates his developmental theory to the phenomenology and related clinical problems of psychiatric diagnosis. He classifies mental disorders in terms of their developmental history. Such factors, in his opinion, offer the most precise delineation of etiological, functional, and phenomenological similarities and differences among the various psychiatric syndromes. He provides an overview of ego development, as well as major variants of the norm. He also discusses development of conscience and moral values, as well as psychopathological considerations that follow from deficiencies, defects, failure, and distortions in ego development. He examines at length classification of mental disorders, such as anxiety states, psychotic depression and mania, schizophrenia, autism, antisocial and narcissistic personality disorders, and defense mechanisms. Ausubel is careful to point out that ego development is not the only significant determinant of normal and aberrant personality. Genetic predispositions, situational stress, and sociocultural factors must always be taken into consideration since mental disorder is always a product of multiple causality. However, he believes ego development is by far the most critical factor, and hence offers the most for classification of mental illness. This intriguing study will be of interest to professionals as well as educated and concerned practitioners in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, child psychotherapy, and social work.
Download or read book Genius written by Hans Jurgen Eysenck and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text presents a theory of genius and creativity, based on the personality characteristics of creative persons and geniuses. It uses modern research into the causes of cognitive over-inclusiveness to suggest possible applications of these theories to c
Download or read book Handbook of Personology and Psychopathology written by Stephen Strack and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-01-21 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Personology is the study of human character in all of its complexities, covering the range of normal and pathological individuals, from evolutionary development, classification, diagnosis and measurement, to intervention at the individual, family, and societal levels. This volume, sure to become a classic in the field, provides a state-of-the-art overview of the field of personology, including personality theory, taxonomy, and assessment; diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders; and the interface between normal and abnormal personlity. The breadth and depth of this monumental work and the caliber of its contributors is unsurpassed. * Many of the leading clinicians and researchers in psychology are contributors including Otto Kernberg, John Livesley, Robert Bornstein, Jeffrey Magnavita, Drew Westen, Irving Weiner, and Lorna Benjamin * Represents the culmination of a professional career and a capstone to our publishing program in the area of personality and psychopathology
Download or read book Self Regulation and Ego Control written by Edward R. Hirt and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-08-08 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-Regulation and Ego Control examines the physiological effects of depletion, the effects of psychological variables in self-control depletion effects, the role of motivational and goal states on self-control depletion effects, and a number of cognitive perspectives on self-control exertion. This insightful book begins with an introduction of self-control theories, ego depletion phenomena, and experimental examples of research in self-control, and concludes by delineating more inclusive and comprehensive models of self-regulation that can account for the full spectrum of findings from current research. In recent years, researchers have had difficulty identifying the underlying resources responsible for depletion effects. Moreover, further research has identified several psychological and motivational factors that can ameliorate depletion effects. These findings have led many to question assumptions of the dominant strength model and suggest that capacity limitations alone cannot account for the observed effects of depletion. Self-Regulation and Ego Control facilitates discourse across researchers from different ideological camps and advances more integrated views of self-regulation based on this research. - Covers the neuropsychological evidence for depletion effects, highlighting the roles of reward, valuation, and control in self-regulation - Reviews the roles of willpower, expectancies of mental energy change, and individual differences in the modulation of self-control exertion - Highlights the effects of various states such as positive mood, power, implementation intentions, mindfulness, and social rejection as moderators of depletion - Provides clarification of the distinctions between self-control in the context of goal-directed behavior versus related terms like self-regulation, executive control, and inhibition - Details the overlap between mental and physical depletion, and the potential interplay and substitutability of resources - Challenges the view that depletion reflects capacity limitations and includes newer models that take a more motivational account of resource allocation - Facilitates discourse across researchers from different ideological camps within the field. - Informs and enriches future research and advances more integrated views of self-regulation
Download or read book Value Added Selling written by Thomas P. Reilly and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a marketplace too often focused on price, Value-Added Selling provides sales professionals with a market-proven approach for selling customers on the inherent value of a product. Based on a value-selling model proven to work across industries and product lines, this step-by-step book explains how to define value in the client's terms, orient a pitch to fit the client's needs, and close the deal. It gives sales pros the tools and confidence they need to--now and forever--deemphasize price in the selling equation.
Download or read book EGO at Work written by Susan K. Wehrley and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2015-08-12 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EGO at Work illustrates the tools you need to align to your purpose and reconstruct your mindset by connecting to your Ego-strength and Intuitive Self. The more than twenty practical tools in the book and compelling real life stories, told by Coach Susan K. Wehrley, will empower you to identify when the EGO is helping or hindering progress towards the life you want to create, at work and at home. Not only will you have more purpose, passion, power, and peace in your life as a result of this transformation, you will be able to have more compassion, collaboration, and innovation towards your goals. EGO at Work will show you how working from your Ego-strength and Intuitive Self will help you: • be more mindful and less reactive as you observe, examine, and reconstruct your mindset when you consciously face your own EGO patterns; • be less attached to the outcomes of your need for safety, security, love, and belonging and more open to possibilities and differing perspectives; • be more equipped to respond and collaborate with people, including those struggling with their own EGO patterns, and know exactly what to do or say to stay on purpose; • be able to wait for that “a-ha” moment that gives you “a heightened awareness”—the answer you need to create the results you want; and, • work from Inspired Action instead of Perspired Action, so you can work smarter not harder! While your company is on purpose and achieving better results, you will personally feel more passion, power, and peace in your life—all as a result of recognizing and overcoming your big and little EGO.
Download or read book The Art and Science of Assessment in Psychotherapy written by Chris Mace and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While professional trainings in psychotherapy and counselling vary considerably in the attention they pay to assessment, courses, conferences and workshops devoted to the subject are attracting an audience eager for more demonstration and discussion. In response, The Art and Science of Assessment in Psychotherapy offers an extended symposium on principles and practice. Guided by a belief that comparative study will spur critical reflection and innovation, its presentations encompass a wide range of therapeutic orientations, settings and interests. In the book twelve distinguished practitioners of widely used approaches within psychotherapy describe the methods they use in their assessments and how these have developed. They also discuss the uses and limitations of the therapies they offer. The approaches covered include psychoanalytic psychotherapy, in-patient psychotherapy, family therapy, group psychotherapy, psychodrama, cognitive-behaviour therapy, couple therapy and focal therapy. Additional chapters look at assessment in the light of psychotherapy research, question how far assessment can be separated from treatment, and ask whether the use of questionnaires and special tests aids or detracts from interviewing as a method of assessment. As psychotherapy matures as a profession, both chronologically and in response to public demand, interest in assessment methods is growing, yet to date the published material has been limited and dispersed amongst specialist books and journals. The Art and Science of Assessment in Psychotherapy offer the first comprehensive, practical review of a key professional issue which will be of interest to all practising psychotherapists and counsellors.
Download or read book Tell Me What You Want written by Charlotte Fox Weber and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-04-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and Tiny Beautiful Things, this inspiring and moving exploration of the twelve fundamental psychological needs we all share goes behind the closed doors of therapy to guide us in navigating our deepest longings. What do we want? And how do we get it? Chloe is beautiful and fiercely bright, but she feels desperately deprived. Elliot, lost and adrift, is secretly grieving the loss of his famous lover. Rosie has always tried to follow the rules of cultural expectations, but a year into her marriage, she still hasn’t had sex with her husband. Dwight is determined to be upbeat, even in the face of his wife’s betrayal. Each of us, at certain moments in our lives, can feel lost or confused. We often don’t know how to get what we want, or what we think we want, but we share these universal desires: to love and be loved; understanding, power, attention, freedom; to create, to belong, to win, to connect, to control; and we want what we shouldn’t. In each of these twelve chapters, focused on one of these universal desires, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber takes you behind the closed doors of a therapy session to bear witness as she guides a client towards profound insights, change, and growth. Written with warmth and compassion, full of dramatic, intimate, and moving personal stories, and based on careful research as well as firsthand observations, Tell Me What You Want is an inspirational guide to living well.
Download or read book Personality and Democratic Politics written by Paul M. Sniderman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2024-06-14 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does a personality characteristic such as self-esteem become translated into political convictions? How do individual differences in self-esteem affect who becomes a politcal activist and a political leader? These are among the major questions addressed in this study, the first of its kind to be based on large-scale samples of both political laders and ordinary citizens. Drawing on the voluminous research of social psychologists on self-esteem and integrating the dynamic theories of Freud and his followers with the functional and social learning approaches, Professor Sniderman advances new theories to account for the complex connections between personality, political beliefs, and political leadership. In 1972, the American Political Science Association gave Professor Sniderman's original work in this field, on which this book is based, the E. E. Schattschneider Award for the best doctoral dissertation in the field of American government and politics. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1975.
Download or read book Emotions and Bodily Responses written by James L McGaugh and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emotions and Bodily Responses: A Psychophysiological Approach is an introduction to the principles of psychophysiology as they relate to bodily responses and emotions. The emphasis is on the study of human subjects and on those bodily responses (heart rate, blood pressure, blood volume, electrodermal responses, muscle tension, brain waves) that can be measured from the periphery of the body without the use of invasive techniques. Comprised of nine chapters, this book begins with an overview of some basic physiological principles and recording techniques, followed by a discussion on some of the types of stimuli that cause changes in bodily responses. Subsequent chapters explore individual differences in personality and emotional factors and relate them to differences in physiological responses; how differences in bodily responses are related to the major forms of psychopathology; the link between bodily responses and behavioral performance; and general states such as sleep and stress in relation to bodily responses. Bodily responses that accompany psychosomatic illnesses are also considered, along with the modification of bodily responses by various learning techniques, including Pavlovian conditioning and biofeedback training. The final chapter is devoted to the application of bodily responses to the detection of deception. This monograph is written for students, clinicians, and researchers who would like to become familiar with the basic methods, data, and concepts that relate bodily responses to emotional states.
Download or read book Ego Psychology and Communication written by Norman Polansky and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing in a lively straightforward tone and offering numerous examples, Polansky demonstrates that verbal communication plays a major role in mental health and is essential to preventing and curing emotional disorders. He shows why the inability to achieve effective speech reflects neurosis, interferes with self-healing potentials in the personality, and hampers patients in their efforts to make use of any of the talking therapies. He also makes clear how verbal expression leads to the growth of intimacy between people on a mature organized level and guards the individual against the existential anxiety of being completely alone in a potentially meaningless universe. Synthesizing basic theory that underlies skilled interviewing, the book serves as an introduction to ego psychology. It offers an appraisal of the role of verbal communication, especially in casework, individual therapy, and counseling, as well as in most group treatments situations. The author covers such topics as the resiliency of the ego, the logic of defenses, coping mechanisms, and the theory of object relations. He provides numerous illustrations of specific security and distance maneuvers found in everyday practice. He also describes techniques for dealing with these maneuvers by patients in face-to-face situations. This book is as vital to the field as when it first appeared in 1971. Polansky summarizes major concepts of modern ego psychology and relates them to what is known today about the process of verbal communication. It will be especially useful for those who seek to understand and treat the human personality through speech. Ego Psychology and Communication is designed for courses in social work, clinical psychology, educational counseling, guidance, and psychiatric nursing. Practitioners in social work, psychology, and psychiatry will find it to be a valuable addition to their personal reference libraries.
Download or read book An Introduction to Theories of Personality written by Robert B. Ewen and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 7th Edition helps students unravel the mysteries of human behavior through its highly readable introduction to the ideas of the most significant personality theorists. Engaging biographical sketches begin each chapter, and unique capsule summaries help students review key concepts. Theories come alive through the inclusion of quotations from the theorists’ writings and numerous applications such as dream interpretation, psychopathology, and psychotherapy. Significant changes in the 7th edition include an extended discussion of the practical applications of personality theory, with an emphasis on guidelines that can help people increase their self-knowledge, make better decisions, and live more fulfilling lives. Fictionalized but true-to-life examples illustrating the perils of inadequate self-knowledge include college students, parents, terrorists, business executives, and politicians, while other examples show the positive outcomes that can result from a better understanding of one’s unconscious. This 7th edition also includes a more extensive discussion of how a lack of self-understanding caused difficulties for such noted theorists as Freud and Erikson, and a new section that explains how behavior can be strongly influenced by the situation as well as by one’s personality. Finally, a new interactive web site provides practice test questions and other topics of interest.
Download or read book Unlock the Power of Your Ego for Empowered Wealth written by Shu Chen Hou and published by KOKOSHUNGSAN®. This book was released on with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the Power of Your Ego for Empowered Wealth Are you ready to transform your financial destiny and take control of your life? In "Unlock the Power of Your Ego for Empowered Wealth," we embark on a journey of personal and financial empowerment like no other. This groundbreaking book will guide you through the essential principles that can help you achieve lasting wealth and fulfillment. Discover the Secrets of Empowered Wealth: 🚀 Harness Your Identity: Your ego is your identity, your unique place in this world. Learn how to nurture and strengthen it to become a confident, assertive, and successful individual. 🌟 Build Trust and Integrity: Honesty is the foundation of trust and integrity, both in personal relationships and financial endeavors. Explore the profound impact of honesty on your journey to wealth. 🌐 Embrace Courage and Exploration: Take calculated risks, push beyond your comfort zone, and embrace the power of courage and exploration as you navigate the complexities of wealth creation. 💪 Help Others, Help Yourself: Discover the paradox of ego development through acts of kindness. Find out how helping others can enhance your self-esteem, empathy, and sense of purpose, leading to personal and financial growth. 🤝 Create an Empowered Wealth Ecosystem: Learn the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, accessing valuable resources, and fostering a supportive environment for your financial success. Why This Book? "Unlock the Power of Your Ego for Empowered Wealth" is not just another self-help book; it's a roadmap to a life of abundance, driven by the power within you. With practical strategies, real-life examples, and expert guidance, you'll gain the knowledge and tools to: 🔑 Take control of your financial future. 🌱 Cultivate a mindset of growth and resilience. 💡 Identify opportunities where others see obstacles. 🌍 Build positive relationships that open doors to success. 📚 Continuously learn and adapt in an ever-changing world. Don't let financial constraints or self-doubt hold you back. Unlock the power within you and embark on a journey to empowered wealth today. Are You Ready to Rewrite Your Financial Story? Empowered wealth is not a dream; it's within your reach. "Unlock the Power of Your Ego for Empowered Wealth" will guide you step by step, helping you realize your true potential and create a life of abundance and fulfillment. Are you ready to take the first step toward a brighter financial future? Order your copy today and begin your transformation!
Download or read book Social Work ASWB Clinical Exam Guide written by Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes a free mobile & web app! “Dawn gave us the tools we needed to take the exam, and let me tell you—she was on point! Not only did she cover the content areas we needed to focus in on, but she also showed us how to read and interpret the questions on the exam.” —Ammu D. Kowolik, LMSW, McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research Students and social workers preparing for the social work clinical licensure exam will find an invaluable study resource in the Social Work ASWB® Clinical Exam Guide. Written by a prominent social work leader and trainer for social work licensing exams in the United States, this guide is based on years of time-tested exam prep workshops conducted by the author. It mirrors the ASWB Clinical “Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities” upon which the exam is based and incorporates information from the DSM®-5. The guide is comprehensive yet focuses on the material most likely to be included on the exam, so readers can prioritize information as they study. A self-assessment section helps identify strengths and weaknesses before tackling the material. The author shares her extensive knowledge of the exam by providing useful test-taking strategies and tips for overcoming test anxiety. The 170-question practice test at the end of the guide (with explanations of the correct answers) mirrors the actual exam in both length and structure. Content includes human development, human behavior in the environment, diversity, addictions, assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical interventions, case management, and professional values and ethics. This book will be a valuable asset for social workers throughout the United States and Canada. Key Features: Developed by a highly respected educator of social work licensure candidates Covers all the content areas on the clinical examination, including new content added in 2015 Begins with a self-assessment section to help identify areas of strength and weakness Offers a wealth of test-taking tips and strategies to foster exam confidence Includes a practice test (with explanations of the correct answers) that mirrors the exam ASWB is a registered service mark of the Association of Social Work Boards, which neither sponsors nor endorses this product.
