A Sense of Security
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Summary
Editor's review
The core value of this book lies in the fact that it does not stop at describing the phenomenon of "a lack of security," but attempts to systematically analyze its roots—from the formation of early attachment patterns, to their projection in intimate relationships and workplace environments in adulthood, and further to the invisible pressure exerted by the broader social and cultural atmosphere. It views security as a dynamic psychological asset rather than a static trait, a perspective that is quite illuminating. The book cites a large body of research findings from developmental psychology and neuroscience, but its presentation strives to be accessible, avoiding entrapping readers in a maze of obscure terminology.
For modern readers troubled by anxiety, self-doubt, or interpersonal difficulties, this book is like a detailed "psychological map." It not only helps you locate the crux of fluctuations in your own sense of security, but more importantly, offers some practical pathways based on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness concepts. These suggestions are not empty comfort but step-by-step, actionable methods of self-regulation. It should be noted that some cases and scenarios in the book bear certain traces of cultural adaptation, and readers should consider their own circumstances when drawing on them. Overall, this is a book that combines the depth of popular science with self-help functions, suitable for readers who wish to understand and improve their emotional and behavioral patterns from the root.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- People who often feel inexplicably anxious or have unstable self-worth and wish to explore the underlying psychological roots
- Beginners interested in psychology, especially developmental psychology and attachment theory, who want a systematic understanding
- Individuals who tend to feel insecure and overly preoccupied with gains and losses in intimate relationships or social interactions, and desire to improve their relationship patterns
- Readers in a life transition or under stress who need psychological adjustment methods and inner support resources
Not a good fit for
- People seeking immediate, rapid solutions for serious psychological disorders or crisis intervention
- Readers expecting purely philosophical speculation or literary spiritual comfort and with little interest in scientific psychology frameworks
Reading tips
- It is recommended to read the chapters in order, first building a comprehensive understanding of the concept of security before moving on to the specific problems and solutions section
- While reading, you can combine the self-assessment or reflection exercises provided in the book, pausing at key points to introspect in connection with your own experiences
- Toward the Western theories or cases cited in the book, maintain an open yet prudent attitude, considering their applicability and adaptation in the local cultural context
About the publisher
Hunan Literature and Art Publishing House is a publisher known for its literary titles, with a catalogue spanning foreign literature, world classics, classical Chinese literature, essays and miscellaneous writings, and mystery and detective fiction. Judging from the more than 1,100 books in the database, the press publishes foreign classics such as Crime and Punishment, Snow Country, The Complete Sherlock Holmes and Letter from an Unknown Woman, as well as Chinese classical and modern literary works including Lu Xun's Wandering and A Madman's Diary and Wu Jingzi's The Scholars. In terms of translators and authors, translations by Cao Guowei and Tan Jinghua appear in its foreign literature titles, and the authors involved include Dostoevsky, Kawabata Yasunari, Conan Doyle and Zweig. Its publishing character lies in introducing Chinese and foreign literary classics side by side, balancing popular and serious works and attending to both readability and literary value. Public information is limited; the above is a brief overview based solely on the books in the database.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第1章 什么是安全感
- 第1节 安全感的测量
- 第2节 安全感≠安全
- 第3节 每个人都是独一无二的个体
- 第2章 安全感从哪里来
- 第1节 闪回：记忆的自动提取
- 第2节 “我”的建构&人格的核心
- 第3节 重要他人：安全感的载体
- 第4节 情绪关联：有一种伪装的坚强叫不敢哭
- 第5节 关键期&固着：安全感的滞留阶段
- 第6节 依恋关系：基础安全感的根据地
- 第7节 家庭亲密度：人际安全感的基础
- 第3章 不安全感的结果
- 第1节 替代满足&延迟补偿
- 第2节 由佛入魔的快感
- 第3节 爱无能：父亲是女儿的第二层皮肤
- 第4节 被爱无能：我害怕与他人建立并保持亲近关系
- 第5节 虎妈：每天不去恶心别人一下就会特别不舒服
- 第6节 情感勒索：以爱的名义进行精神禁锢
- 第7节 身不由己的攻击
- 第4章 修通：人格的再构成
- 第1节 “我的内心其实是抗拒的”
- 第2节 自我觉知：倾听自己内在的喜悦和噪音
- 第3节 清醒催眠：让生活充满仪式感
- 第4节 断裂的修复≈第二次出生
- 第5节 集体中的安全感
- 第6节 生理能量池vs心理能量场
- 第7节 认知模式：搅动湖面是否可以扰动湖底？
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About the author
Paul G is a Chinese-language author who publishes under a concise name. Publicly available information about him is limited: his nationality, dates of birth and death, educational background, and full writing career are not clearly documented. According to the available records, only one work of his, Security, has been collected, and it is classified under applied psychology, with its subject centering on the psychological issue of security. Judging from the title and category, the book appears to address general readers, discussing in an accessible way the psychological phenomena, causes, and everyday coping approaches related to a sense of security, which places it within practical psychological writing. Because more biographical and bibliographical information is lacking, it is difficult to give a complete assessment of the overall character of his writing style and creative development. The choice of this single work does, however, suggest that the author attends to real psychological topics closely tied to individual emotional experience. Readers seeking further background will need to wait for more public information to emerge.
Sun Xiangdong is an author about whom little public information is available; his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly documented. According to the library's holdings, he has only one work, Security, which is classified under applied psychology. It can therefore be inferred that Sun Xiangdong's writing focuses on psychological issues ordinary people face in daily life, especially themes close to personal experience such as the formation, absence, and rebuilding of a sense of security. Works of this kind usually do not rely on a difficult academic system but tend to use accessible language to translate psychological concepts into content readers can understand and apply, helping people recognize their own emotional states and psychological needs. Because author information and the number of works are both limited, it is difficult to judge his overall writing trajectory and stylistic development, or to confirm his professional identity or academic affiliation. On the basis of the available material, Sun Xiangdong appears to be an author of popular writing in the field of applied psychology, whose influence is mainly reflected in the readership reached by the specific text Security. More information about him awaits further sources.
