Emotion rituals :

McMillan, David W.

Emotion rituals : a resource for therapists and clients / David W. McMillan. - New York : Routledge, 2006. - xviii, 264 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-252) and index.

A simple notion -- How emotions work in the brain and body -- Using ritual in psychotherapy -- How the mind feels: the basic emotions -- Anger: the most dangerous emotion -- Fear: the most avoidant emotion -- Sadness: the most paralyzing emotion -- Joy/contentment: the destination emotion -- Interest/desire/excitement: the emotions' source of positive energy -- Shame/guilt: the most instructive emotion -- Surprise/startle/wonder: emotions' clutch -- Fatigue/relaxation/sleep/trance: emotions' anesthesia -- Disgust/contempt: the discerning emotion -- Empathy/compassion/tending: the emotional master key -- Emotions: the symphony of psychotherapy.

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Cognitive therapy.
Emotions--Therapeutic use.
Ritual--Therapeutic use.
Psychotherapy.
Cognitive Therapy--methods.
Emotions.
Professional-Patient Relations.
Self Concept.

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2006 E-581 WM 425.5.C6 / M478e 2006