Karen Horney is one of the greatest of the Post-Freudian psychoanalysts. Her paradigm is not only very useful for understanding the behavior of those who would be diagnosed with a formal disorder, but also of those whose personalities contain elements of neurosis not extensive enough for a formal diagnosis. Understanding her concepts can also be valuable for those of us who would like to understand our own neuroses better.
If you want to understand psychoanalysis, read Freud, read Jung, but read Horney as well. Without her ideas your understanding will be sorely incomplete. Remember, Jung and Freud can be integrated with Horney and synthesis brings greater understanding. Read, learn, and enjoy the benefits.
The end of a relationship can be difficult. Whether you are the one who initiates the break-up or if are on the receiving end of it, this book is a helpful tool to move you through the grieving process.
“When science discovers the center of the Universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to find out they are not it.” — Bernard Baily
Last updated: February 12, 2025 at 05:32 am
If you have ever experienced or been approached by people who seem to have a hidden agenda you will benefit greatly from this book. In People Of The Lie, M. Scott Peck, M.D. explains how and why:
1. The evil hide their motives with lies. 2. Evil people want to appear to be good.
3. When confronted by evil, the wisest and most secure adult will usually experience confusion.
4. Evil seeks to discourage others to think for themselves, i.e. fosters dependency.
5. To oppose evil we must have an ongoing dedication to Reality at all costs.
I agree that to be mentally healthy we must believe what is true and only what is true. After reading this book you will be better equipped to deal with people who cause strife and confusion. It will also help you identify thought patterns where you are lying to yourself.
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This excellent book is divided into 2 parts: The disease and the cure and the latter consists of 3 sections: Accentuate the Positive, Eliminate the Negative and Latch onto the Affirmative. It explains the fight or flight response, the effect thoughts have on the body and the question of death. It also deals with mourning and has a useful section on depression.
Her paradigm is not only very useful for understanding the behavior of those who would be diagnosed with a formal disorder, but also of those whose personalities contain elements of neurosis not extensive enough for a formal diagnosis. Understanding her concepts can also be valuable for those of us who would like to understand our own neuroses better.
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explains the fight or flight response, the effect thoughts have on the body and the question of death.