Psychology Of Courage, The

Description:
Courage refers to the willingness for risk taking and to move ahead in the presence of difficulties. The purpose of this book is to present courage as the main thrust of understanding and training for mental health in three life task areas: Work, Love, and Friendship. In this book, the authors discuss the theoretical basis of courage in combination with the assessment and change strategies of Adlerian psychology. The processes that bring out the courage of change serve as the major framework by which practical Adlerian techniques (i.e. early recollection, family constellation, life style assessment, consequences, and Socratic questioning), counseling scripts, and case stories are illustrated. For those in the helping professions of counseling, family therapy, nursing, psychology, religious ministry, and social work, this text will be a unique and valuable addition to existing resiliency literature and a focused counterpoint to the current trend toward positive psychology.

Review:
This unique manual will meet readers where they are and take them to a deeper level of understanding of Individual Psychology (IP) and themselves. Those new to IP will come away with a solid understanding of Adler's theory, [and] seasoned Adlerians will gain a new perspective. Persons interested in IP regularly ask me for reading recommendations. This encouraging book is going to be top on my list. Rebecca LaFountain, EdD, Licensed Psychologist, Executive Director of the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology; Assistant Professor of Psychology, Pennsylvania State University As conceptualized by Alfred Adler, the construct known as courage is far more complex than how the term is typically understood in common parlance, and consequently, [it] is often misunderstood, misused, or simply ignored in the literature. Thankfully, [the authors] have provided us with a thorough, yet accessible, text for understanding and applying this foundational tenet of Adlerian theory and therapy. Richard E. Watts, PhD, Professor of Counseling, Sam Houston State University

Table of Contents:
Carlson, Foreword. Part I: Foundation. What is Courage? Gemeinschaftsgefuhl. Tasks of Life. Part II: The Courage of Social Living. The Courage to Work. The Courage to Love. The Courage for Friendship and Family. The Courage to Belong. The Courage to Be. The Courage of Spiritual Well-being. Part III: Implications. The Art of Facilitating Courage. 22 Tools to Facilitate Courage. Epilogue.