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
... function adequately . Ego is vital for the life of the community . When ego is not adequately developed , the entire community of self fails to support itself . One serious consequence of the slavery and societal oppression of African ...
... function adequately . Ego is vital for the life of the community . When ego is not adequately developed , the entire community of self fails to support itself . One serious consequence of the slavery and societal oppression of African ...
Page 11
... functions of all parts of the community and unites those separate forces for the good of the whole self community . Man's Will is also his fallibility because it is his limited free will which permits him to fall victim to other parts ...
... functions of all parts of the community and unites those separate forces for the good of the whole self community . Man's Will is also his fallibility because it is his limited free will which permits him to fall victim to other parts ...
Page 74
... function of sex roles , work roles , and cooperation . All of these lessons from the natural world serve as the springboard for learning principles regarding the function of the world . Rather than the child growing to worship the ...
... function of sex roles , work roles , and cooperation . All of these lessons from the natural world serve as the springboard for learning principles regarding the function of the world . Rather than the child growing to worship the ...
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