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Springer The Strength of Self-Acceptance Theory Practice and Research by Michael E. Bernard
Self-acceptance is recognized in diverse schools of Christian and Eastern theology as well as in various schools of counseling and psychotherapy (e.g., Humanistic, Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy) as a major contributor to mental health, life satisfaction and wellness. A review of the professional literature reveals there is no text that spells out how different theologies, theories of personality and approaches to counseling and therapy conceptualize self-acceptance and how this concept is interrelated to_x000D_other aspects and constructs of spirituality and psychological functioning_x000D_(e.g., flexibility, mindfulness). Additionally, the field of positive_x000D_psychology, which studies the character strengths and virtues that help_x000D_individuals to experience well-being and to flourish, has largely ignored the_x000D_concept of self-acceptance._x000D_ Table of contents :- _x000D_
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._x000D_