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Worthington, Everett L., Jr.; Shumate, Michael – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1981
Pleasant imagery relieves pain and may account for much of the effectiveness of stress inoculation training. Women who used imagery controlled their pain better; women who did not use imagery had longer tolerance when they heard pain conceptualized as a multistage process. Self-instruction did not affect pain control. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Objectives, Concept Formation, Coping
Ellis, Albert – 1977
Unsupervised do-it-yourself therapy constitutes an exceptionally important issue that calls for more empirical and scientific investigation of the validity of publications in this field. Rational-emotive therapy (RET), one of the most popular forms of self-help treatment, has led to several generalizations. (1) Cognitive and cognitive-behavior…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Change Strategies, Cognitive Objectives, Individual Psychology
Hollister, William G.; And Others – 1973
Based on a North Carolina feasibility study (1967-73) which focused on development of a pattern for providing comprehensive mental health services to rural people, this guide deals with promoting self-help via educational programs in Vance and Franklin counties. Emphasizing both cognitive and affective experiences, this booklet details the…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Alcoholism, Clergy, Cognitive Objectives