Emotional change process in resolving self-criticism during experiential treatment of depression

What is it about?

Self-criticism is a pervasive social problem that diminishes an individual's ability to function optimally in daily life and pursue personal goals, as well as increases an individual's risk for developing depression. In an intensive analysis of 9 self-critical clients who received experiential psychotherapy for their depression, clients who resolved their self-criticism expressed across treatment increased positive views of self and increased emotional experiences of core pain, existential needs, and assertive anger.

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