Kennon M. Sheldon is associate professor of psychology at the University of Missouri, Columbia. Geoffrey Williams is associate professor of medicine and psychology at the University of Rochester. Thomas Joiner is Bright-Burton Professor of Psychology at Florida State University.
"An interesting and insightful book that makes major strides in
solving the intractable problem of promoting healthy behavior
change. It was a pleasure to read."—Edward L. Deci, University of
Rochester
"This book describes how self-determination theory can be applied
in clinical settings, including both health care and mental health
settings. I enthusiastically applaud this effort."—Holley Hodgins,
Skidmore College
“In this fascinating marriage of humanistic and scientific
psychology, Kennon Sheldon and his colleagues show how clinicians
can harness people’s needs for autonomy, competence, and
connection. By weaving theory, evidence, and engaging case studies,
they show how the application of self-determination theory can
enable healthier emotions and behaviors. This is clinical science
at its best.”—David G. Myers, Hope College, author Intuition: Its
Powers and Perils
"This book offers an excellent introduction to Self-Determination
Theory, and how it can be used effectively in clinical practice.
The volume covers concepts ranging from the experiencing self to
self-actualization, and from autonomy to the ownership of behavior.
The authors show how Self-Determination Theory can be used to help
clients manage physical health problems, to overcome behavioral
problems such as drug abuse and eating disorders and to tackle mood
disorders such as depression and phobias. The authors provide the
fresh insights of Self-Determination Theory to clinical practice in
a clear and practical way."—Ed Diener, University of Illinois
“Motivation is so often the critical, and yet missing, ingredient
in producing successful clinical outcomes. Sheldon, Williams and
Joiner bring the practitioner’s role in facilitating motivation
into the spotlight, and they reveal the key elements that activate
and sustain people as they make those difficult changes that
ultimately enhance health and daily living.”—Richard M. Ryan,
University of Rochester
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