Self-Determination Theory in the Clinic : Motivating Physical and Mental Health

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Edition: 1st
Format: Trade Book
Pub. Date: 2003-03-11
Publisher(s): Yale University Press
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Summary

University of Missouri, Columbia. Authors present a philosophical, conceptual, and empirical overview of the self-determination theory of human motivation. Authors show how the theory can be applied to maximize client health in medical and psychotherapeutic domains. Includes references and index.

Author Biography

Geoffrey Williams is associate professor of medicine and psychology at the University of Rochester.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Part I. Self-Determination Theory: Concepts and Evidence
Self-Actualization, Society, and Scientific Psychology
3(10)
Self-Determination Theory and Its Supporting Research Base
13(15)
Autonomy Support and Behavioral Internalization: Promoting Ownership of Non-Enjoyable Behaviors
28(15)
Part II. Self-Determination Theory Applied to Medical Practice
Self-Determination Theory and Physical Health
43(22)
Facilitating Health Behavior Change: The Case of Tobacco Dependence
65(18)
Supporting the Internalization of Chronic Disease Management: The Case of Diabetes Mellitus
83(26)
Part III. Self-Determination Theory Applied to Mental Health Practice
Self-Determination Theory and Mental Health
109(17)
Facilitating Psychological Change: The Case of Substance Abuse Disorders
126(16)
Supporting Self-Determination in the Treatment of Anxiety and Eating Disorders
142(23)
Supporting Self-Determination in the Treatment of Mood and Personality Disorders
165(19)
Conclusion 184(3)
References 187(12)
Index 199

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