by Shapiro, J. and Shapiro, D. H.
Self-control and relationship: Toward a model of interpersonal health. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 1984, 24, (4), pp. 91-116.
Self-Control
The majority of articles on self-control and control therapy can be found at:
https://controlresearch.net/additional-articles.html
Other articles on self control can be found as follows:
Chapter 16: Self-Control and Positive Health: Multiple Perspectives of Balance
Literary Narratives Examining Control, Loss of Control, and Illness
by Shapiro, J., Prislin, M, Shapiro, D.H., & Lee, D
(2000) Literary Narratives Examining Control, Loss of Control, and Illness: Perspectives of Patient, Family, and Physician. Families, Systems, and Health, 18,4,441- 454.
Zen Meditation and Behavioral Self-Control Similarities, Differences, and Clinical Applications
This is additional footnotes not included in the American Psychologist article that may be of interest: Topics include refinement in what is meant by formal meditation; detached observation; behavioral self-observation reactivity; integrating meditation and behavioral approaches.
The psychology of responsibility: Some second thoughts on holistic medicine.
by Shapiro, J. and Shapiro, D. H.
The psychology of responsibility: Some second thoughts on holistic medicine. New England Journal of Medicine, 1979, 301: 211-212.
The psychology of responsibility: A reply to Kaye, Shealy and Smith. New England Journal of Medicine, 1979, 30l: 1294-1295.
Behavioral and attitudinal changes resulting from a “Zen experience” workshop and Zen meditation
by Deane H. Shapiro, Jr., Ph.D.
Behavioral and attitudinal changes resulting from a “Zen experience” workshop and Zen meditation. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 1978, 118: 21-31.
Note: Four pages of quite interesting qualitative data (on awareness, self-control, and even a Koan) has been added at the end of this article, as well as a description of the Zen workshop.
Behavioral self-management
by Deane H. Shapiro, Jr., Ph.D.
Behavioral self management: Skills for the attainment of personal freedom and dignity. University of California at Berkeley Extension Division, 1976, 46: 9-11.
Speakers including Carl Thoresen, John Marquis, Laura Phillips, Roger Walsh, Stewart Agras, Alan Kazdin, John Krumboltz, James Schmidt, G.T Wilson, Helen Krumboltz, Johanna Shapiro
An overview of Eastern and Western self-control strategies
by Deane H. Shapiro, Jr., Ph.D.
An overview of Eastern and Western self-control strategies. In H. Riordan (ed) The Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Human Functioning. Wichita, Kansas: Biomedical Institute, 1980, pp. 38-56.
Self-control East and West: Implications for personal growth and psychological health
by Shapiro, D. H. and Shapiro, J.
Self control East and West: Implications for personal growth and psychological health. Elementary School Guidance and Counseling Journal, 1979, 14: 125-128. (In a special edition devoted to Health, Wellness, Healing (ed., Jan Carlson). Other contributors included Wayne Dyer, James Fadiman, Gay Hendricks, Herbert Otto, Tom Roberts, Raymond Corsini, among others…)
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- Turning from external reinforcement to internal reinforcement: choosing the kind of life you want
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- Attaining increased personal freedom and dignity
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