Stoicism

Sellars, John

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“…Stoicism appealed to individuals from a wide range of geographical and social backgrounds, from the ex‐slave Epictetus to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Sellars, 2006). Unfortunately, the majority of writings from the Stoic school as a whole were either destroyed or lost, and the remaining key Stoic outputs consist of the majority of Seneca's letters and essays, Arrian's transcriptions of Epictetus’ lectures ( Discourses and Handbook ), Marcus Aurelius’ own diary ( Meditations , also referred to as To Himself ) and scattered fragments from earlier Stoic philosophers (Robertson, 2020).…”

Section: Stoic Philosophymentioning

confidence: 99%

Can Stoicism inspire stuttering intervention? The clinical usefulness of an ancient philosophy

Connery

Cavanna

Coleman

2022

Intl J Lang & Comm Disor

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Background: A range of psychotherapies are effective in managing an individual's personal reactions to stuttering and reducing the impact stuttering has on their lives. Many of these therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, have their origins in Stoicism, an ancient Greek philosophy founded in 301 bce. Stoicism remains a relatively unexplored topic in the psychotherapy and speech and language therapy literatures. Aims: This paper aims to highlight the potential benefits of integrating Stoic principles and techniques into stuttering intervention. Methods: This aim is achieved through a discussion on Stoic philosophy and the range of techniques that have informed modern evidence-based psychotherapies that are effective with the stuttering population. Main Contribution: This paper initiates an important conversation on the usefulness of Stoicism to the field of stuttering. Key recommendations are provided for the integration of Stoic philosophy into future clinical and research practice related to stuttering.Conclusions: Stoicism offers philosophical guidance for the art of living, but also provides a range of strategies and practical techniques that have potential to expand the clinical toolkit of modern psychotherapy and speech and language therapy. Scientific validation of the clinical application of Stoicism is recommended to exploit its effectiveness with the stuttering population.

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Section: Stoic Philosophymentioning

confidence: 99%

Can Stoicism inspire stuttering intervention? The clinical usefulness of an ancient philosophy

Connery

Cavanna

Coleman

2022

Intl J Lang & Comm Disor

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“…The Stoics were a group of Ancient Grecian philosophers who espoused a lifestyle that emphasized personal control and agency, even in the face of chaos, stress, and change. According to the Stoics, the achievement of mastery over one's thoughts, attitudes, feelings, and interpretations could lead to control and invincibility (Sellars, 2006;Sherman, 2007). Demonstrating capacity to remain stoic and steadfast on the battlefield was identified as the prime manifestation of the values and ideals celebrated by the Stoics.…”

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Functional disconnection and reconnection: an alternative strategy to stoicism in public safety personnel

McElheran

Stelnicki

2021

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

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Background: North American public safety personnel (PSP; e.g., police, firefighters, paramedics) training programmes often focus on the importance of controlling emotional reactions (i.e. remaining stoic) to make sound decisions in high-stress environments. Many PSP carry avoidant coping strategies into their personal lives, however, resulting in disrupted relationships and deterioration of well-being. Objective: We argue for an alternative perspective, functional disconnection and functional reconnection (FD/FR), that limits stoicism and avoidant coping in PSP work environments. FD/FR instead suggests that PSP can receive support and training focused on intentional and cognizant changes of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of their occupational roles; the same intention should be given to supporting reconnection when reintegrating into personal roles following the workday. Conclusion: FD/FR strategies can be incorporated into clinical treatment, existing training programmes and embraced by organizational leadership to facilitate a necessary shift towards prioritizing PSP well-being.

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“…Its main assertions are not limited to what we can know, or what is right and wrong, but concerns itself more with how one should live. Whilst not unique in this ideathe same can be said for Epicureanism -Stoic philosophy insists happiness can be achieved through virtue alone (Sellars, 2010). Stoicism is commonly, and erroneously, considered to be synonymous with repression of emotion.…”

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Evidence-Based Treatment for Anxiety Disorders and Depression

2021

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Written by internationally recognized experts, this comprehensive CBT clinician's manual provides disorder-specific chapters and accessible pedagogical features. The cutting-edge research, advanced theory, and attention to special adaptations make this an appropriate reference text for qualified CBT practitioners, students in post-graduate CBT courses, and clinical psychology doctorate students. The case examples demonstrate clinical applications of specific interventions and explain how to adapt CBT protocols for a range of diverse populations. It strikes a balance between core, theoretical principles and protocol-based interventions, simulating the experience of private supervision from a top expert in the field.

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Stoicism

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Can Stoicism inspire stuttering intervention? The clinical usefulness of an ancient philosophy

Can Stoicism inspire stuttering intervention? The clinical usefulness of an ancient philosophy

Functional disconnection and reconnection: an alternative strategy to stoicism in public safety personnel

Evidence-Based Treatment for Anxiety Disorders and Depression

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