Wholeness living / Bonaventura M. Balige.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Balige, Bonaventura M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Self-esteem.

Self-actualization (Psychology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (152 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Dar es Salaam : Mkuki Na Nyota Publishers, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Wholeness Living is about recognizing the power that exists within us, in others and in the Higher Power. When these powers are in harmony we experience growth in the sense of physical health, high self-esteem, high social interest, and high optimism. Therefore, wholeness living is the openness to the truth about the relationship with the physical self, the psychological self, others and the Higher Power. Based on years of clinical practice, academic research and personal investigation, Dr Bonaventura Balige's approach to leading a full, rich and happy life focuses on four main areas - the phy

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface; INTRODUCTION; Part I: Components of Wholeness Living; CHAPTER ONE. THE PHYSICAL WAY OF BEING; 1.1 The Body; 1.2 The Universe; 1.3 Summary; CHAPTER TWO. PSYCHOLOGICAL WAY OF BEING; 2.1 Definition of Self-Esteem; 2.1.1 Lifestyle; 2.1.2 Self-Efficacy; 2.1.3 Self-Respect; 2.1.4 Self-Esteem and Psychotherapy; 2.2 Characteristics of Self-Esteem; 2.2.1 Courage; 2.2.2 Influence; 2.2.3 Root Cause; 2.2.4 Lifespan; 2.3 Self-Esteem in Everyday Life; 2.3.1 Phenomenology; 2.3.2 Public Victory; 2.4 Summary

CHAPTER THREE. THE SOCIAL WAY OF BEING3.1 Definition of Social Interest; 3.1.1 Cooperation; 3.1.2 Responsibility; 3.1.3 Belonging; 3.1.4 Social Cohesiveness; 3.1.5 Empathy; 3.2 Social Interest and Common Sense; 3.2.1 Reason; 3.2.2 Uniqueness; 3.2.3 Principles; 3.3 Personality Types and Social Interest; 3.3.1 Useless Personality Types; 3.3.2 Useful Personality Types; 3.4 Summary; CHAPTER FOUR. THE SPIRITUAL WAY OF BEING; 4.1 Definition of Optimism; 4.1.1 Positive Attitude; 4.1.2 Hope; 4.2 Spiritual Movements; 4.2.1 Solitude; 4.2.2 Hospitality; 4.2.3 Prayer; 4.3 Therapeutic Alliance

4.3.1 Other Oriented4.3.2 Removing our Shoes; 4.4 Summary; Part II: The Synthesis; CHAPTER FIVE. INSTILLING GROWTH; 5.1 Positive Correlation; 5.2 Fostering Growth; 5.2.1 Spirituality as Foundation; 5.2.2 Self-Esteem; EPILOGUE; REFERENCES; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-283-00502-6

9786613005021

9987-08-138-X

9987-08-125-8

9987-10-250-6

OCLC:

743202300