Life Domains Conclusion
Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.Having surveyed the various life-domains presented above, it is hopefully now clear to you (or clearer to you at any rate) which domain (or domains) of your life is hurting the most. Keep in mind that you may be dealing with a complex, complicated problem, and more than one aspect or domain of your life may be hurting. Knowing what parts of your life have been affected by your problem helps point you towards a better understanding of the nature of your problem. However, knowing what hurts is not quite the same thing as knowing what is causing the hurt in the first place. It remains for you to use what you've learned about how the world works to come up with an explanation of what is wrong exactly, and how your problem may best be addressed.
Resources
Articles
- Chapter 1 - Self-help: What is it?
- Chapter 1 - Index
- Introduction to the Online Self-Help Book
- Taking Action is Key
- Example of Taking Action (with analysis)
- Steps in the Self-help Process
- Steps 1-4: Problem Analysis
- Steps 5-7: Planning a Solution
- Steps 8 and 9: Taking Action
- Steps to Self-Help Overview
- Benefits of Self-help
- Disadvantages of Self-help
- When Self-help Is Inappropriate
- Deciding Whether to Use Self-help or Professional Help
- Diagnosis vs. Self-Diagnosis
- Risks of Self Diagnosis
- Conclusion
- Chapter 2 - Understanding the Nature of your Problem
- Chapter 2 - Index
- Introduction
- Identify What Life Domains Are Affected
- Social Problems
- Lifestyle Indicators
- Self Identity Problems
- Levels of Emotion
- Sexual Identity and Gender Identity
- Cultural Identity
- Life Domains Conclusion
- Draw Upon Your Existing
- Sources of Inaccurate Knowledge
- Sources of Inaccurate Knowledge: Conclusion
- Telling True From False
- Draw Upon Scientific Methods and Knowledge
- Concerns in Science
- Chapter 3 - Overview of Bio-Psycho-Social Theories
- Chapter 3 - Index
- Introduction
- The Bio-Psycho-Social Model
- Implications of Medicine for Self-help
- Implications of Psychological Theories for Self-help: Introduction
- Learning Theory
- Psychodynamic Theories
- Humanistic Theory
- Personality Trait Theory
- Developmental Theories
- Socially Oriented Theories: Family Systems
- Socially Oriented Theories: Further Points
- Chapter 4 - Meeting Basic Needs
- Chapter 4 - Index
- Introduction to Meeting Basic Needs
- Methods for Meeting Basic Needs
- Methods for Meeting Basic Needs: Shelter, Food, and Medical Care
- Methods for Meeting Basic Needs: Nutrition
- Methods for Meeting Basic Needs: Sleep
- Methods for Meeting Basic Needs: Exercise
- Methods for Meeting Basic Needs: Safety
- Methods for Meeting Basic Needs: Belonging
- Methods for Meeting Basic Needs: Relaxation and Fun
- Assessing Basic Needs
- Chapter 5 - Changing Behavior and Thought
- Chapter 5 - Index
- Methods for Changing Behavior and Thoughts
- Techniques for Learning New Behaviors
- Techniques for Unlearning Old Behaviors
- Techniques for Unlearning Old Behaviors: Extinction
- Techniques for Unlearning Old Behaviors: Self-Monitoring
- Techniques for Unlearning Old Behaviors: Biofeedback and Neurofeedback
- Techniques for Unlearning Old Behaviors: Overview
- Dealing with Avoidance-Motivated Behavior
- Dealing with Avoidance-Motivated Behavior: Exposure Therapy
- Dealing with Avoidance-Motivated Behavior: Response Prevention
- Dealing with Avoidance-Motivated Behavior: Flooding and Rational Override
- Dealing with Reward-Motivated Behavior: Relapse Prevention
- Dealing with Reward-Motivated Behavior: Relapse Prevention (Continued)
- Dealing with Reward-Motivated Behavior: Tapering Methods vs. Cold Turkey
- Dealing with Reward-Motivated Behavior: Aversion Therapy
- Applying Learning Principles to Thoughts
- Applying Learning Principles to Thought: Cognitive Restructuring
- Common Types of Thought and Belief Mistakes
- Common Types of Thought and Belief Mistakes: Jumping to Conclusions and Emotional Reasoning Biases
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Thought Stopping
- Self-Suggestion Approaches: Affirmations, Imagery and Relaxation
- Hypnosis and Self-Hypnosis Self-Suggestion Approaches
- Chapter 6 - Changing Your Mood
- Chapter 6 - Index
- Methods For Changing Your Mood
- Self-Soothing Techniques: Venting and Journaling
- Self-Soothing Techniques: Relaxation Methods, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, and Massage
- Self-Soothing Techniques: Autogenic Training and Yoga
- Self-Soothing Techniques: Meditation
- Self-Soothing Techniques: Distraction
- Self-Soothing Techniques: Physical Exercise
- Chapter 7 - Changing Your Knowledge
- Chapter 7 - Index
- Changing Your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities and Credentials
- Personal Knowledge and Informal Learning
- Public, Documented Knowledge and Credential Programs
- Learning Knowledge vs. Skill
- Learning Knowledge vs. Skill: Practice
- Time Management and Organization
- Time Management and Organization: Commitment Mapping
- Chapter 8 - Changing Your Relationships
- Chapter 8 - Index
- Methods For Changing Your Relationships
- Social Skills
- Social Skills: Role Playing
- Networking
- Socialization
- Setting Boundaries Appropriately
- Setting Boundaries Appropriately: Assertiveness Training
- Assertiveness Training (Continued)
- Setting Boundaries Appropriately: Anger Management
- Setting Boundaries Appropriately: Aggressive Behavior
- Values Clarification (Again!)
- Chapter 9 - Changing Your Identity and Motivation
- Chapter 9 - Index
- Methods For Changing Your Identity and Your Motivations
- Exploring Perspectives on the Past, Present and Future
- Changing Perspectives on the Past
- Changing Perspectives on the Past: Autobiography and Analysis of Transference
- Changing Perspectives on the Past: Genogram
- Changing Perspectives on the Past: Summary
- Methods for Changing Perspective on the Present
- Methods for Changing Perspective on the Present: Understanding Your Basic Personality Profile
- Coping Strategies and Defense Mechanisms: Basic and Intermediate Defenses
- Coping Strategies and Defense Mechanisms: Mature Defenses
- Coping Strategies and Defense Mechanisms: Mature Defenses
- Coping Strategies and Defense Mechanisms: Questions to Ask Oneself
- Values and Morals Clarification
- Values and Morals Clarification: Value Changes
- Methods For Changing Perspective On The Future
- Methods For Changing Perspective on the Future: Challenging Pessimistic Tendencies
- Chapter 10 - Your Unique Self-Help Plan
- Chapter 10 - Index
- Introduction
- Specific Plans
- Creating Your Unique Self-Help Plan: Setting Goals and Selecting Methods
- Creating Your Unique Self-Help Plan: Plan Management
- Creating Your Unique Self-Help Plan: Stick With It!
- Example Self-Help Plans: 1 & 2
- Example Self-Help Plans: 3
- Example Self-Help Plans: 4
- Example Self-Help Plans: 5
- Chapter 11 - Dependency
- Chapter 1 - Self-help: What is it?
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Child & Adolescent Development: Overview
Child & Adolescent Development: Puberty
Child Development & Parenting: Early (3-7)
Child Development & Parenting: Infants (0-2)
Child Development & Parenting: Middle (8-11)
Child Development & Parenting:Adolescence (12-24)
Child Development Theory: Adolescence (12-24)
Child Development Theory: Middle Childhood (8-11)
Childhood Mental Disorders and Illnesses
Childhood Special Education
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Family & Relationship Issues
Intellectual Disabilities
Learning Disorders
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
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Depression: Depression & Related Conditions
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