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Pathological Self-Criticism

Assessment and Treatment

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  • © 1995

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Authors:
  1. Raymond M. Bergner

    1. Illinois State University, Normal, USA

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Part of the book series: The Springer Series in Social Clinical Psychology (SSSC)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. The Problem of Pathological Self-Criticism

    • Raymond M. Bergner
    Pages 1-8

  3. Private Self-Degradation Ceremonies

    • Raymond M. Bergner
    Pages 9-21

  4. Other Self-Critical Patterns

    • Raymond M. Bergner
    Pages 23-38

  5. Assessing Self-Critical Patterns and the Factors Maintaining Them

    • Raymond M. Bergner, Cynthia A. Good Mojab
    Pages 39-65

  6. Helping Clients to Abandon Pathological Self-Critical Practices

    • Raymond M. Bergner
    Pages 67-88

  7. The Job of the Critic

    • Raymond M. Bergner
    Pages 89-105

  8. Promoting Constructive Modes of Self-Criticism

    • Raymond M. Bergner
    Pages 107-129

  9. Addressing Resistances and Other Obstacles

    • Raymond M. Bergner
    Pages 131-146

  10. The Therapeutic Relationship in the Treatment of Pathological Self-Criticism

    • Raymond M. Bergner
    Pages 147-167

  11. Encouraging Commitment

    • Raymond M. Bergner
    Pages 169-179

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 181-201
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Raymond M. Bergner offers the first comprehensive reference to address the highly prevalent and debilitating forms of self-criticism. This resource features an extensive array of strategies for assessing these patterns as well as the factors maintaining them. In addition, the volume is complete with therapeutic intervention strategies to help patients abandon pathological self-critical practices. The author desribes a therapeutic relationship that greatly enchances the efficacy of the interventions mentioned throughout the book.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Illinois State University, Normal, USA

    Raymond M. Bergner

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