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From: Gunars
Date: 19 Oct 2010
Time: 17:13:40 -0500
Remote Name: 70.89.116.209
I think you’re right, Ken. There don’t appear to be any quick fixes for overcoming shame and low self-esteem. No matter what approach is used, it takes hard work and lots of practice to develop self-acceptance. In all probability, it is a lifelong journey. The reason I favor REBT is that in my experience—and as tackled in our book in gruesome detail—REBT handles shame and self-acceptance exceptionally well. It clearly defines emotional disturbances such as shame and non-acceptance; it shows how clients create these disturbances by putting unnecessary demands on themselves; and it provides a targeted treatment course which clients can use to develop a profound philosophical change that brings long-term results. And as you rightly note, it can also be used to enhance a broader fluency management plan.