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Self-acceptance techniques for structured groups

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Rational-emotive theorists differentiate self-acceptance from self-esteem and advocate the treatment goal of enhancing self-acceptance instead of self-esteem. The present article describes a variety of group therapy techniques used to increase self-acceptance and reduce a variety of debilitative emotions.

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  1. Ricks Warren Ph.D. (an associate fellow)

    Present address: , Portland, Oregon

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Providence Hospital in Portland, Oregon

    Catherine Ponzoha M.A. (a mental health therapist)

  2. the Institute for Rational-Emotive Therapy, Portland, Oregon

    Ricks Warren Ph.D. (an associate fellow)

  3. the Oregon Graduate School of Professional Psychology, Portland, Oregon

    Ricks Warren Ph.D. (an associate fellow)

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  1. Catherine Ponzoha M.A.
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Ponzoha, C., Warren, R. Self-acceptance techniques for structured groups. J Rational-Emot Cognitive-Behav Ther 3, 36–43 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01473504

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