A contextual behavioral guide to the self theory & practice / Louise McHugh, Ian Stewart, Priscilla Almada.

Author/creator McHugh, Louise
Other author Stewart, Ian, 1971-
Other author Almada, Priscilla.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoOakland : Context Press, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2019]
Descriptionix, 218 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

Contents Foreword: Understanding the Role of Self in Practice: Why the Science Road Matters -- Introduction: Self Matters -- 1. Functional Contextualism and Contextual Behavioral Psychology -- 2. Relational Frame Theory -- 3. Relational Frame Theory and the Self -- 4. Acquiring Selfing -- 5. The Three Selfing Repertoires -- 6. Self Context Issues -- 7. Toward Healthy Selfing -- 8. Assessing for Selfing Problems -- Afterword.
Abstract The self plays an integral role in motivation, cognition, and social identity. Many of the psychological challenges people face in the world--what career path to choose, how to maintain relationships, or how to cope with traumatic events--are fundamentally issues of self. And in therapy, a client's negative perceptions of self can become roadblocks that lead to feelings of low self-worth and stand in the way of successful treatment. So, how can you help clients shed preconceived notions of "who they are," and pave the way for positive growth and lasting change? A Contextual Behavioral Guide to the Self translates this complex yet critically important phenomenon into easy-to-apply steps and user-friendly language. With this unique road map, you'll learn to apply the theory of the self in everyday practice, and help clients develop empathy, compassion, and flexible perspective taking. Whether you practice acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) or other contextual behavioral treatment methods, this book will help you troubleshoot problems of the self in session--leading to better treatment outcomes and better lives for clients-- back cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 197-206) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2020275256
ISBN9781626251762 (pbk.)
ISBN1626251762 (pbk.)

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