The Complete Book of Emotional Repair

乌多·贝尔 / 加布里埃莱·弗里克-贝尔 / 吴筱岚 / 张亚婕China Friendship Publishing Company · ChinaMar 2022

Word count

193K words

Chapters

105

ISBN

9787505753464

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Summary

Hailed by the German newspaper Bild as the most renowned emotion experts, the married couple Behr draw on more than 30 years of therapeutic experience to offer a comprehensive inventory and in-depth analysis of 17 emotions familiar and unfamiliar. These range from such standard fare as joy, sadness, and anger to "emotions that don't feel like emotions," such as shame, curiosity, and estrangement from oneself.

For each emotion, the authors set out its basic meaning in poetic language, answer readers' questions grounded in real life, and share their step-by-step guidance in full. Through real cases readers can glimpse their own reflection and, following the authors' steps, gradually witness the self-repair and growth of their emotions and live with greater quality.

Editor's review

As an editor, I believe the book's reading value lies in its "reference work" quality. It does not encourage readers simply to suppress or fight emotions, but guides them to understand how their emotional system operates, much as an engineer understands mechanical principles. Discussions such as "emotions are preparatory states for action" and "the social function of shame" are highly illuminating, helping readers step outside the binary judgment of good versus bad and view emotional fluctuations from a more neutral, scientific perspective. Especially for readers who have long been troubled by emotions or who seek systematic study of psychology, this book offers depth and systematicity far beyond ordinary self-help books. Its content is solid and its discussion calm; though it may require some patience to read, the cognitive upgrade and self-understanding it brings are profound and lasting.

Who it's for

A good fit for

• Readers who wish to understand the mechanisms of their own emotions systematically and scientifically, rather than seeking immediate comfort
• Learners with a strong interest in psychology who wish to build a solid cognitive framework for emotions
• People often troubled by complex or contradictory emotions who long for rational analytical tools
• Practitioners in psychological counseling, social work, education, and related fields, who may use it as a desk reference

Not a good fit for

• Readers expecting light reading and simple emotion-regulation techniques
• People in acute emotional crisis who urgently need immediate psychological intervention

Reading tips

1. Treat it as an 'emotion dictionary' or textbook; consult specific emotion chapters as needed rather than forcing yourself to read it all at once.
2. Reflect on your own experiences while reading; the many case analyses in the book help deepen understanding.
3. Focus on Part Two, 'What to Do When Emotions Go Wrong,' which offers more practical guidance.

About the publisher

China Friendship Publishing Company is a comprehensive publisher known for its literary titles, covering classical Chinese literature, foreign literature, folk literature and cultural appreciation. According to the books in the database, its classical list includes celebrated dramas and novels such as The Peony Pavilion, The Romance of the Western Chamber and Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, as well as note-style classics like Hong Mai's Rongzhai Suibi. In foreign literature it offers translations of Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, Kawabata Yasunari's Snow Country and Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl, involving translators such as Zeng Siyi. It also publishes The Complete Literary Works of Lu Xun and titles associated with the "Xue'er Shuguan" editorial group, balancing the collation and popularization of classic texts. Public information on its publishing features and plans is limited; the above is summarized only from the books in the database.

Contents

1. 版权信息
2. 序言
3. 前言
4. 第一部分 情绪与感觉
5. 第1章 渴望
6. 意义与情感格局
7. 迷茫与困顿
8. 建议与帮助
9. 第2章 （羞）耻感
10. 意义与情感格局
11. 迷茫与困顿
12. 建议与帮助
13. 第3章 （负）罪感
14. 意义与情感格局
15. 迷茫与困顿
16. 建议与帮助
17. 第4章 恐惧
18. 意义与情感格局
19. 迷茫与困顿
20. 建议与帮助
21. 第5章 安全感
22. 意义与情感格局
23. 迷茫与困顿
24. 建议与帮助
25. 第6章 攻击性情绪
26. 攻击性情绪——荒芜的风景
27. 生气
28. 意义与情感格局
29. 迷茫与困顿
30. 愤怒与恼怒
31. 意义与情感格局
32. 迷茫与困顿
33. 仇恨
34. 意义与情感格局
35. 迷茫与困顿
36. 暴躁
37. 意义与情感格局
38. 迷茫与困顿
39. 叛逆
40. 意义与情感格局
41. 迷茫与困顿
42. 讽刺、嘲讽、挖苦与刻薄
43. 意义与情感格局，迷茫与困顿
44. 攻击性情绪：建议与帮助
45. 第7章 孤独
46. 意义与情感格局
47. 迷茫与困顿
48. 五种孤独
49. 建议与帮助
50. 第8章 尊严
51. 意义与情感格局
52. 迷茫与困顿
53. 建议与帮助
54. 第9章 责任感
55. 意义与情感格局
56. 迷茫与困顿
57. 建议与帮助
58. 第10章 悲伤
59. 意义与情感格局
60. 迷茫与困顿
61. 建议与帮助
62. 第11章 同情
63. 意义与情感格局
64. 迷茫与困顿
65. 建议与帮助
66. 第12章 忠诚、背叛和亲密感
67. 意义与情感格局
68. 迷茫与困顿
69. 建议与帮助
70. 第13章 快乐与幸福
71. 意义与情感格局
72. 迷茫与困顿
73. 建议与帮助
74. 第14章 好奇心、兴趣、激情、无聊
75. 意义与情感格局
76. 迷茫与困顿
77. 建议与帮助
78. 第15章 爱
79. 意义与情感格局
80. 迷茫与困顿
81. 建议与帮助
82. 第16章 嫉妒
83. 意义与情感格局，迷茫与困顿
84. 建议与帮助
85. 第17章 从自我陌生到自在
86. 意义与情感格局
87. 迷茫与困顿
88. 建议与帮助
89. 第二部分 情绪语法
90. 第18章 情绪遵循规则
91. 规则一：情绪是没有尺度的
92. 规则二：情绪不需要具体理由，只讲机缘
93. 规则三：情绪具有多维影响
94. 规则四：情绪从感知中消失——但依然存在
95. 规则五：情绪是可以调换的
96. 规则六：情绪包含并列关系
97. 规则七：情绪往往是矛盾的
98. 规则八：情绪形成的链条与风景
99. 规则九：情绪有潜台词——阴影情绪
100. 规则十：情绪会蒙尘
101. 规则十一：有时情绪是被委托的
102. 规则十二：情绪分为存亡性和日常性情绪
103. 第19章 无情的故事
104. 第20章 太多愁善感？太感情用事？
105. 参考文献

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About the author

Udo Bell is an author whose name appears only rarely in Chinese-language publications, and available public information is limited, making it difficult to confirm his nationality, dates of birth and death, or personal background. Within the current catalog, only one work is listed under his name, The Complete Book of Emotional Repair, which is classified under social psychology. This suggests that his writing is aimed at general readers and centers on emotional regulation and psychological recovery, placing it in the field of applied psychology or psychological self-help. Works of this kind typically address the recognition, understanding, and self-adjustment of emotional difficulties, emphasizing practical methods rather than dense academic argument; the author tends to explain psychological mechanisms in plain language and helps readers practice emotional management in daily life. Because source material is limited, Bell's academic background, professional identity, and other writings cannot be introduced, and his style and influence can only be judged from this single work. Readers interested in books on emotion and mental health may find this title a useful entry point for understanding his approach to writing.

Gabriele Frick-Baer is a German psychotherapist. Publicly available information about her is limited, and details such as her dates of birth and death, educational background, and professional practice are not clearly documented. Judging from the work held in the collection, she co-authored The Complete Book of Emotional Repair with Udo Baer. The book is classified under social psychology and focuses on psychological trauma and emotions. Writing from a practitioner's perspective, the two authors center on trauma responses, emotional distress, and the process of repair, paying attention to conceptual clarity and the practicality of methods so that general readers can grasp basic approaches to emotional regulation. This kind of popular self-help writing typically translates professional concepts into everyday language and uses concrete situations to explain the causes of emotional problems and ways of coping, giving it a representative place in mental health literature for the general public. Because verifiable material is limited, this introduction does not add further details about her other works, research interests, or public activities; readers may turn to her co-authored book to understand her writing orientation and areas of concern.

Wu Xiaolan is a Chinese author of psychology books for general readers, though reliable public information about her remains limited: her nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly documented. Judging from the two works held in the collection, her writing is aimed at ordinary readers and centers on emotions and sensitivity. Her representative books, The Complete Book of Emotional Repair and The Right Amount of Sensitivity: Emotional Balance Basics for Better Relationships and a Brighter Mood, address everyday concerns rather than abstract theory, focusing on how to recognize emotions, accept sensitivity, improve interpersonal relationships, and restore psychological balance. Her style tends to translate psychological concepts into practical methods in accessible language, lowering the barrier for general readers. Her works fall under social psychology and applied psychology and belong to the category of popular emotional self-help. Given the limited public information, a full picture of her writing and intellectual background is difficult to outline; readers can only sense her emphasis on emotional health and self-regulation through these two books.

Zhang Yajie is a Chinese author about whom limited public information is available; her work is mainly associated with the field of social psychology. One title by her is held in the collection, The Complete Book of Emotional Repair. Judging from this representative work, she focuses on how ordinary people can cope with emotional distress in daily life and achieve self-adjustment. The word "repair" in the title suggests a practical orientation: rather than merely describing the causes of emotional problems, the book seeks to offer workable methods and paths forward. Writing of this kind generally has to balance psychological expertise with the readability expected of a popular book, explaining concepts clearly without leaving readers feeling shut out. Because further public information about the author's background and full body of work is not yet available, a comprehensive assessment of her writing style is difficult; The Complete Book of Emotional Repair may serve as a starting point for understanding her concerns and manner of expression.