Community of SelfThis revised and expanded version of The Community of Self is one of Akbar's six books which address the issue of a holistic human psychology and an increased understanding of the unique psychological funtioning of African-American in particular. The Community of Self has been adapted as stage play, used as a guide for education of African-American children.. applied in workshops for social services and mental health providers, and used as a personal development and self-help book by thousands of people worldwide. |
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Page 6
... become unable to reason objectively , instead , things are analyzed only as they affect the almighty I. Because the ego's only weapon is emotions , people ruled by ego become air - like people . These people are easily excited . They ...
... become unable to reason objectively , instead , things are analyzed only as they affect the almighty I. Because the ego's only weapon is emotions , people ruled by ego become air - like people . These people are easily excited . They ...
Page 26
... become dignified , powerful , and valuable . If they are taught that they are inferior , degraded , and worthless , most of those so taught will become the outcasts of the society . European - Americans receive a steady diet of their ...
... become dignified , powerful , and valuable . If they are taught that they are inferior , degraded , and worthless , most of those so taught will become the outcasts of the society . European - Americans receive a steady diet of their ...
Page 72
... become more attractive than reality . Programs such as " Sesame Street " exploit fantasy as a means of developing ... becomes contemptuous of the real because it doesn't have the predictable smoothness of the false form . He dislikes the ...
... become more attractive than reality . Programs such as " Sesame Street " exploit fantasy as a means of developing ... becomes contemptuous of the real because it doesn't have the predictable smoothness of the false form . He dislikes the ...
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