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The Strength of Self-Acceptance: Theory, Practice and Research
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
other aspects and constructs of spirituality and psychological functioning
(e.g., flexibility, mindfulness). Additionally, the field of positive
psychology, which studies the character strengths and virtues that help
individuals to experience well-being and to flourish, has largely ignored the
concept of self-acceptance.
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
other aspects and constructs of spirituality and psychological functioning
(e.g., flexibility, mindfulness). Additionally, the field of positive
psychology, which studies the character strengths and virtues that help
individuals to experience well-being and to flourish, has largely ignored the
concept of self-acceptance.
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First published April 29, 2013
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May 17, 2013
I guess to be seen as objective I should not comment on the chapter one of my students and I wrote, but as to the rest of it....
One standout was the Nielsen et al. piece on Christian theology and self-acceptance. Very practical advice for therapists working with Christian patients [as they point out, this would be basically all American therapists] on apt Biblical references for the position that God is unconditionally accepting of you, so you should adopt the same approach to yourself.
Of the three terms in subtitle, authors did a better job addressing theory and practice than research. In majority of chapters, few if any studies are cited. Also, as with most edited rather than single-authored books, there is quite a bit of overlap. Everybody takes a whack at defining the title term, and most chapters recap Ellis' REBT position advocating self-acceptance, differentiate it from self-esteem, etc.
The Jeffcoat and Hayes chapter from ACT perspective was maybe the most distinct from the others. If you read a lot about ACT, it wasn't new, but if not, you should find it a good intro.
Overall an interesting collection of perspectives on an important topic.
One standout was the Nielsen et al. piece on Christian theology and self-acceptance. Very practical advice for therapists working with Christian patients [as they point out, this would be basically all American therapists] on apt Biblical references for the position that God is unconditionally accepting of you, so you should adopt the same approach to yourself.
Of the three terms in subtitle, authors did a better job addressing theory and practice than research. In majority of chapters, few if any studies are cited. Also, as with most edited rather than single-authored books, there is quite a bit of overlap. Everybody takes a whack at defining the title term, and most chapters recap Ellis' REBT position advocating self-acceptance, differentiate it from self-esteem, etc.
The Jeffcoat and Hayes chapter from ACT perspective was maybe the most distinct from the others. If you read a lot about ACT, it wasn't new, but if not, you should find it a good intro.
Overall an interesting collection of perspectives on an important topic.
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