Author: Sheldon, Kennon Marshall; Williams, Geoffrey; & Joiner, Thomas E.
Title: Self-determination Theory in the Clinic: Motivating Physical and Mental Health
Description: New Haven, Yale University Press, (2003). orig.boards. 24x15cm, viii,208 pp. Minor rubbing. VG. dustwrapper. ¶ Contents: Self-determination: Theory, concepts, and evidence; Self- actualization, society, and scientific psychology; Self-determination theory and its supporting research base; Autonomy support and behavioral internalization: promoting ownership of non-enjoyable behaviors; Self- determination: Theory applied to medical practice. Self-determination theory and physical health; Facilitating health behavior change: the case of tobacco dependence; Supporting the internalization of chronic disease management: the case of diabetes mellitus; Self-determination theory applied to mental health practice; Self-determination theory and mental health: Facilitating psychological change: the case of substance abuse disorders; Supporting self-determination in the treatment of anxiety and eating disorders; Supporting self-determination in the treatment of mood and personality disorders.

Keywords: Clinical Health Psychology, Self-determination, Psychology Theory, Autonomy, Psychotherapy, Behaviour, Behavior, ,