Self-Determination Theory in the Clinic

Motivating Physical and Mental Health

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Applied Psychology
Cover of the book Self-Determination Theory in the Clinic by Professor Kennon M. Sheldon, Geoffrey Williams, Dr. Thomas Joiner, Yale University Press
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Author: Professor Kennon M. Sheldon, Geoffrey Williams, Dr. Thomas Joiner ISBN: 9780300128666
Publisher: Yale University Press Publication: October 1, 2008
Imprint: Yale University Press Language: English
Author: Professor Kennon M. Sheldon, Geoffrey Williams, Dr. Thomas Joiner
ISBN: 9780300128666
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication: October 1, 2008
Imprint: Yale University Press
Language: English
Self-determination theory is grounded in the belief that people work best and are happiest when they feel that they are in control of their own lives. This invaluable book explains the ramifications of the theory and provides clinical examples to show that it can be used to motivate patients undergoing treatment for such physical or psychological issues as diabetes management, smoking cessation, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression.

The first part of the book provides historical background to self-determination theory, showing that it is humanistically oriented and has three decades of empirical research behind it. In the process, the authors discuss why humanistic psychology fell out of favor in academic psychology; why “self-help” and New Age books have such perennial popularity; and why it is so important for authorities to support patients’ sense of self. The remainder of the book presents many specific case examples to describe the theory’s application.
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Self-determination theory is grounded in the belief that people work best and are happiest when they feel that they are in control of their own lives. This invaluable book explains the ramifications of the theory and provides clinical examples to show that it can be used to motivate patients undergoing treatment for such physical or psychological issues as diabetes management, smoking cessation, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression.

The first part of the book provides historical background to self-determination theory, showing that it is humanistically oriented and has three decades of empirical research behind it. In the process, the authors discuss why humanistic psychology fell out of favor in academic psychology; why “self-help” and New Age books have such perennial popularity; and why it is so important for authorities to support patients’ sense of self. The remainder of the book presents many specific case examples to describe the theory’s application.

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