Psychobabble
Subtitle: exploding the myths of the self help generation
By: Stephen Briers
Publisher: Pearson
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Harlow, England; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 249
ISBN-13: 9780273772392
Subjects: Applied Psychology; Popular works; Psychology; Evaluation; Self-help techniques
Description: Exposing the self-help myths that make us all more miserable. This is what your psychologist would really tell you-if he thought you could handle it! This is the kick up the backside the self-help genre needs: an intelligent, provocative and thought-provoking expose of the modern myths that we're told make us happier, but in reality screw us up. Clinical psychologist, Dr Stephen Briers shines a light into the dark corners of self-help and explodes the myths, false hopes, quack philosophies and unrealistic expectations it routinely advocates. It is a refreshing antidote to the 'same old same old' approaches, offering a radical re-think of the way we approach problems in our lives, offering empowering new perspectives and expert advice on avoiding the biggest life traps. Dr Briers questions the perceived wisdom, shakes up the status quo, and encourages us to think again.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.