The Strength of Self-Acceptance Theory, Practice and Research
The rationale for this book is the exploration of how different theories (e.g., humanistic, cognitive-behavioral), theologies (e.g., Christianity, Buddhism) and therapies (e.g., REBT, CBT, ACT) view self-acceptance as a catalyst for the alleviation of emo
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The Strength of Self-Acceptance Theory, Practice and Research
The Strength of Self-Acceptance
Michael E. Bernard Editor
The Strength of Self-Acceptance Theory, Practice and Research
Editor Michael E. Bernard Melbourne Graduate School of Education University of Melbourne Melbourne, Australia
ISBN 978-1-4614-6805-9 ISBN 978-1-4614-6806-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-1-4614-6806-6 Springer New York Heidelberg Dordrecht London Library of Congress Control Number: 2013936250 © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2013 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. Exempted from this legal reservation are brief excerpts in connection with reviews or scholarly analysis or material supplied specifically for the purpose of being entered and executed on a computer system, for exclusive use by the purchaser of the work. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the Copyright Law of the Publisher's location, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Permissions for use may be obtained through RightsLink at the Copyright Clearance Center. Violations are liable to prosecution under the respective Copyright Law. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein. Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Albert Ellis, for his theory and professional practice spanning more than 50 years that has inspired so many people across the world to conquer self-depreciation (as much as humanely possible) and through self-acceptance to live less fearful and more self-actualized, fulfilled lives. Christopher Peterson, for his seminal work in identifying universal positive human characteristics that contributes to well-being and for his recent support for self-acceptance as a character strength contributing to happiness and flourishing.
The Strength of Self-Acceptance
As [Jesus] went out into the street, a man came running up, greeted him with great reverence, and asked, “Good Teacher, what must I do to get eternal l
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