Envejecer con plenitud (Coleccion Obelisco Psicologia)

by Albert Ellis, Emmett Velten

Research conducted at universities across the country reveal a clear connection between how and what we think, and the state of our physical health. This research provides conclusive clinical data that points to the importance of our attitudes in dealing with aging, illness and other issues in our lives. The truth is we control our attitudes.

Genres: Psychology

352 pages, Paperback

First published May 21, 1998

About the author

Albert Ellis was an American psychologist who in 1955 developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). He held M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology from Columbia University and American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He also founded and was the President of the New York City-based Albert Ellis Institute for decades.
He is generally considered to be one of the originators of the cognitive revolutionary paradigm shift in psychotherapy and the founder of cognitive-behavioral therapies. Based on a 1982 professional survey of USA and Canadian psychologists, he was considered as the second most influential psychotherapist in history (Carl Rogers ranked first in the survey; Sigmund Freud was ranked third).

Reviews

[Phillip · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is a solid guide for libing.

[Ana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muy buen libro. Sus principios no parecen aplicables solo al tema que desarrolla sino pueden ser considerados ante cualquier tipo de problema. Una muy buena distribución entre los ejemplos dados y la información que buscaba transmitir.

[Joel Justiss · Rating 3 out of 5]

The authors discuss various problems people face as they grow older, and apply REBT techniques to deal with them.
29 “Rational” in REBT means “in your long-term interests.”
30 Sometimes it’s good to feel bad. Your values require that you feel bad about some things.
31-32 Healthy and unhealthy emotions:
concern vs. anxiety and panic
sadness vs. depression
regret vs. guilt
disappointment vs. shame and embarrassment
annoyance vs. rage, anger, and hatred
frustration vs. horror
36 When you dispute an irrational belief, you call its bluff. You analyze its helpfulness, study its logic, and compare its claims with the facts.
40 The trouble with a philosophy of “eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die” is that sometimes tomorrow comes and we’re not dead.
54 We make ourselves fall for all kinds of magical methods and easy answers, because magic is easier than work.
138 An optimal mid-life crisis is to come to terms with mediocrity of some part, or even many parts, of your life. Then, you move on.
189 REBT espouses the principle of UOA – unconditional other acceptance. You accept the sinner, but not the sin, and you try to make the world a better place to live in. Why? Because you like being a responsible member of the human race. Sensible and emotionally healthy people do tend to put their own interest at least a little above the interests of others. They sacrifice themselves to some degree for those for whom they care, but not overwhelmingly or completely. If you do not act morally, protect the rights of others, and promote social survival, it is unlikely you will create the kind of world in which you yourself can live comfortable and happily.
212 Healthy and mature people do not make rigid rules for themselves and others.
246 Your life is as valuable as it ever was—because it’s your life.
247 It’s fine to want to stay alive and kicking and to enjoy life as long as you can.