Compassion and Self Hate: An Alternative to DespairFree yourself from destructive behavior and learn how to break your patterns of self-hate and achieve personal fulfillment with this sympathetic and practical guide from the author of The Angry Book. Many of us know that self-destructive patterns are rooted in self-dislike, but few of us understand how to break them. In this wise and compassionate book, bestselling author and eminent psychiatrist Theodore Rubin shows us realistic ways to break these negative mental and emotional attitudes and build a strong sense of well-being and self-understanding. Dr. Rubin looks of how self-hate begins, is sustained, and eventually leads to destructive and defeating behavior—from alcoholism and drug dependency to perfectionism and fear of failure (or success). Offering practical and reassuring advice, he shows that the key to freeing yourself from these restricting emotions and habits is to find and examine the self-hate that generates them, and then to release your innate and powerful capacity for compassion. This warm, sympathetic, and ultimately practical guide to personal growth and fulfillment is timelier and more helpful than ever. |
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... Destructive Culture 215 People, Animals and Ants 216 Cowardice, Bravery, Courage and Fear 217 Arrogance, Jealousy, Envy, Paranoia and Generosity, Honesty, Openness and Trust 219 Prejudice 221 Winning, Losing, Striving and Resignation ...
... Destructive Culture 215 People, Animals and Ants 216 Cowardice, Bravery, Courage and Fear 217 Arrogance, Jealousy, Envy, Paranoia and Generosity, Honesty, Openness and Trust 219 Prejudice 221 Winning, Losing, Striving and Resignation ...
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Contents
Acknowledgments 10 | |
How SelfHate Begins 25 | |
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COMPASSION 131 | |
Compassion in Process 133 | |
Generating Compassion 137 | |
Compassionate Psychophilosophy 169 | |
Helping to Prevent SelfDestruction 204 | |
ON HUMAN TERMS 213 | |
Joy 274 | |
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References to this book
Suicide and the Inner Voice: Risk Assessment, Treatment, and Case Management Robert Firestone No preview available - 1997 |
Combating Destructive Thought Processes: Voice Therapy and Separation Theory Robert Firestone No preview available - 1997 |