The Self-Sabotage Cycle: Why We Repeat Behaviors That Create Hardships and Ruin

Description: The Self-Sabotage Cycle by Stanley Rosner, Patricia Hermes A 12-year-old boy vows he will never do to his future family what his father did by leaving him, his sister and mother. Yet 30 years later, the boy, now a man, leaves his own family. This book examines whether some people feel a compulsion to repeat self-destructive acts, what the foundation for that compulsion might be, and how it can be changed. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A 12-year-old boy vows he will never do to his future family what his father did by leaving the boy, his sister and mother. Yet, 30 years later, the boy now a man leaves his own family. A young woman whos broken off an abusive relationship is now attracted to the same kind of personality in a potential boyfriend. And an attorney who grew up with an impossible-to-please father takes a job in a firm where the boss thinks praise is never productive. These are the kind of repetitive cycles that Stanley Rosner has seen time and again in his practice across 40 years as a clinical psychologist. A past president of the Connecticut Psychological Association, Rosner examines in this book whether there is for some people a compulsion to repeat self-destructive acts, and what the foundation for that compulsion might be, as well as how it can be changed to afford better, happier living.Assisted by popular author Patricia Hermes, Rosner offers many eye-opening vignettes from his therapy rooms, showing us clearly how early life events can create unconscious dilemmas that move us to repeat the situation in other forms. He aims to show us how we can resolve the issues that linger, explaining how to recognize these issues, then move forward to put them to rest in ways that are not self-sabotaging. What I have to offer, says Rosner, is the opportunity for change. Author Biography Stanley Rosner, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist who has been in private practice for 40 years. He is a staff member in the Department of Psychiatry at Bridgeport Hospital, an adjunct medical staff member in the Department of Psychiatry at Norwalk Hospital, and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the National Academy of Neuropsychologists, the Society for Personality Assessment, and the Connecticut Psychological Association. He has served as President of the Connecticut Psychological Association and President of the Connecticut Society of Psychoanalytic Psychologists.Patricia Hermes is a Connecticut-based author whose work includes 40 novels for young readers. Her awards for her books include the Smithsonian Notable Book, the C.S. Lewis Honor Book, the California Young Reader Medal and the New York Library Best Book for the Teen Years Award. Review From the viewpoint of clinical practice, the book is an enlightening account of the dynamics of the repetition compulsion--a tendency to repeat certain forms of behavior that are compulsive and destructive at the same time. The authors have offered an in-depth analysis of what causes this form of behavior, the various ways in which it manifests itself and finally suggest ways to overcome it. The book starts with interesting and day-to-day examples of relatively harmless forms of repetitive behavior arousing the curiosity of the reader. Later, the authors go on to describe the more destructive forms of repetitive behavior and its overpowering nature, which often result in hardships in ones interpersonal relationships at work and home….[t]he book is an interesting read and will largely appeal to people inclined towards psychology. * Metapsychology *Rosner, a clinical psychologist, and Hermes, an author, discuss the cycle of self-destruction that affects some people in interpersonal relationships, its causes, and how to recognize and change it. Through stories of cases, they describe repetitive behavior arising from early childhood, in marriage, in child rearing, on the job, and in ways people try to rescue or repent. Addictions and repetition compulsion are also covered. * SciTech Book News * Promotional Shows, via case studies from a veteran psychologist, how early life experiences can be a trigger the development of adult repetitive, self-defeating behaviors, including being attracted to the same kind of hurtful mate or relationship again and again. Long Description A 12-year-old boy vows he will never do to his future family what his father did by leaving the boy, his sister and mother. Yet, 30 years later, the boy now a man leaves his own family. A young woman whos broken off an abusive relationship is now attracted to the same kind of personality in a potential boyfriend. And an attorney who grew up with an impossible-to-please father takes a job in a firm where the boss thinks praise is never productive. These are the kind of repetitive cycles that Stanley Rosner has seen time and again in his practice across 40 years as a clinical psychologist. A past president of the Connecticut Psychological Association, Rosner examines in this book whether there is for some people a compulsion to repeat self-destructive acts, and what the foundation for that compulsion might be, as well as how it can be changed to afford better, happier living. Assisted by popular author Patricia Hermes, Rosner offers many eye-opening vignettes from his therapy rooms, showing us clearly how early life events can create unconscious dilemmas that move us to repeat the situation in other forms. He aims to show us how we can resolve the issues that linger, explaining how to recognize these issues, then move forward to put them to rest in ways that are not self-sabotaging. What I have to offer, says Rosner, is the opportunity for change. Review Quote "Rosner, a clinical psychologist, and Hermes, an author, discuss the cycle of self-destruction that affects some people in interpersonal relationships, its causes, and how to recognize and change it. Through stories of cases, they describe repetitive behavior arising from early childhood, in marriage, in child rearing, on the job, and in ways people try to rescue or repent. Addictions and repetition compulsion are also covered."-SciTech Book News Promotional "Headline" Shows, via case studies from a veteran psychologist, how early life experiences can be a trigger the development of adult repetitive, self-defeating behaviors, including being attracted to the same kind of hurtful mate or relationship again and again. Details ISBN0275990036 Author Patricia Hermes Short Title SELF-SABOTAGE CYCLE Language English ISBN-10 0275990036 ISBN-13 9780275990039 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2006 Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc Subtitle Why We Repeat Behaviors That Create Hardships and Ruin Relationships Place of Publication Westport Country of Publication United States Residence US Birth 1928 Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780275990039 AU Release Date 2006-10-30 NZ Release Date 2006-10-30 UK Release Date 2006-10-01 Pages 192 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Edition Description Annotated edition Publication Date 2006-10-01 DEWEY 158.2 Audience General US Release Date 2006-10-01 Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14903527;

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