The Myth of Self-esteem: How Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

The Myth of Self-esteem: How Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Can Change Your Life Forever (Psychology)

In this illuminatingbook, Ellis provides a lively and insightful explanation of the differences between self-esteem and self-acceptance. Emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance, he examines this theme in the thinking of great religious teachers, philosophers, and psychologists. He then provides exercises for training oneself to change self-defeating habits to the healthy, positive approach of self-acceptance. These include specific thinking techniques as well as emotive and behavioral exercises.He concludes by stressing that unconditional self-acceptance is the basis for establishing healthy relationships with others, along with unconditional other-acceptance and a total philosophy of life anchored in unconditional life-acceptance.
Country USA
Brand Prometheus
Manufacturer Prometheus
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781591023548
ReleaseDate 2005-10-03
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781591023548

The Myth of Self-esteem: How Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Can Change Your Life Forever (Psychology)