On Second Thought: How Ambivalence Shapes Your Life Contributor(s): Miller, William R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1462548083 ISBN-13: 9781462548088 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $52.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Mental Health - Self-help | Personal Growth - General - Social Science | Social Work |
LCCN: 2022279692 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.5" W x 8.6" (0.65 lbs) 192 pages |
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Publisher Description: The rich inner world of a human being is far more complex than either/or. You can love and hate, want to go and want to stay, feel both joy and sadness. Psychologist William Miller--one of the world's leading experts on the science of change--offers a fresh perspective on ambivalence and its transformative potential in this revealing book. Rather than trying to overcome indecision by force of will, Dr. Miller explores what happens when people allow opposing arguments from their "inner committee members" to converse freely with each other. Learning to tolerate and even welcome feelings of ambivalence can help people get unstuck from unwanted habits, clarify their desires and values, explore the pros and cons of tough decisions, and open doorways to change. Vivid examples from everyday life, literature, and history illustrate why we are so often "of two minds" and how to work through it. |