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ego strength, (in psychotherapy) the ability to maintain the ego by a cluster of traits that together contribute to good mental health. The traits usually considered important include tolerance of the pain of loss, disappointment, shame, or guilt; forgiveness of those who have caused an injury, with feelings of compassion rather than anger and retaliation; acceptance of substitutes and ability to defer gratification; persistence and perseverance in the pursuit of goals; openness, flexibility, and creativity in learning to adapt; and vitality and power in the activities of life. The psychiatric prognosis for a client correlates positively with ego strength. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A strong growing up ego is less vulnerable to those every day parental criticisms and narcissistic injuries that usually occur, and this early ego strength bears directly upon the formation of a reasonable ego-ideal. For some camps this may be a controversial action, and supporting ego strength takes precedence. The development of ego strength, self worth, and competencies are at the foundation of the program. |
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