Understanding the self/ Ethel D. Magalona, Elline Regina M. Cruz and Evelyn Salting-Sadsad

Ethel D. Magalona MAPEd, graduated at University of the Philippines (UP Diliman). In the said University she earned her Master of Arts in Education and Graduate Diploma in Education as a Full Congressional Scholar. A licensed Professional teacher she is active in the training of students in the area of Psychology as she also holds a Master of Arts in Psychology from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP, Manila). A college professor for 23 years she was the former Program Chair of the Department of Psychology at the San Sebastian College-Manila. She is a progressive researcher in the behavioral and social sciences and the author of several textbooks in Personal Development, Contemporary Arts, Current Trends and Critical Thinking for both Tertiary Level as well as in the Senior High School. As an educator she hopes to empower young learners by liberating their mind through the acquisition and embodiment of genuine wisdom.

Elline Regina M. Cruz MAEd, LPT obtained her Master of Arts in Education from the De La Salle University- Dasmarinas. A licensed Professional teacher, Elline is an alumna of the Philippine Normal University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Education with distinction. She is a young, dynamic and experienced teacher with specialization in the field of Special Education. She is an expert in the understanding and handling of cases involving difficult behavior among learners. The same prompted Elline to work on academic researches to facxilitate the enrichment of learning experiences among students with special needs.

Evelyn Salting-Sadsad PhD, is a registered Guidance Counselor, Teacher and Psychometrician. She finished her Doctorate in Educational Management and Bachelor in Industrial Psychology (Cum Laude) from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Her Masters in Teaching was earned from the Central Colleges of the Philippines and second Masters in Education major in Guidance and Counseling from the Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST). She also acquired a Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. In 2013 she pursued Masters in Special Education under a scholarship grant in San Antonio, Texas USA. Currently, Dr. Sadsad is a Professor in Psychology and Manager of the Human Resources and Development of the Diliman Educational Corporation owned and managed by the Diliman Preparatory School and Diliman College.

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Preface. Acknowledgments. 1. The Self: its nature and significance. 2. The Self: philosophical perspective. 3. Concepts of Self: eastern philosophy. 4. The self in the allied sciences. 5. Physical Self: image matter. 6. The sexual self. 7. The material self. 8. Moral spiritual development. 9. The digital self. 10. Intellectual development. 11. Emotion: nature and management. References.

Understanding the 'self' provides ot only awareness of but the ability to see what makes us happy and satisfied. Identifying the the potentials of our 'self' can propel us to greater heights and achieve more not only for our benefit but for all those who rely on us. We can be 'movers' and 'agents of change' but we need to start from within. This book will provide its readers the ability to see the amazing beauty and value of the 'self'. Provisions for greater understanding of one's uniqueness and the capacity to be a better person is facilitated in the activities found in the leaves of this textbook.

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