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The Two Selves: True Vs Pseudo(The Two Selves)

The Two Selves: True Vs Pseudo(The Two Selves)


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Many people appear may successful on the outside yet experience a quiet sense of disconnection within. They function effectively in their roles, meet expectations, and maintain relationships, but something feels misaligned beneath the surface.
In "The Two Selves," psychologist Dr. Wayne H. Thompson presents a powerful and accessible framework for understanding this internal divide. At the center of the book is the distinction between the True Self--the authentic, emotionally grounded core of a person--and the Pseudo Self--the adaptive identity developed over time to maintain safety, acceptance, and stability.
Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Thompson explains how the Pseudo Self forms in response to early relational environments and continues to shape behavior throughout adulthood. While this adaptive identity often enables competence and success, it can also create emotional distance, internal tension, and difficulty sustaining genuine connection.
Through a reflective and grounded approach, "The Two Selves" guides readers toward greater awareness of their own internal dynamics. Readers explore the divide between identity vs self-perception and emotional regulation vs internal stability while gaining a deeper understanding of how psychological patterns develop and how meaningful change occurs over time. Readers are invited to move beyond performance and protection, and toward a more authentic, emotionally coherent way of living.
"The Two Selves" is both a conceptual framework and a practical guide--one that speaks to individuals seeking clarity, professionals working with others, and anyone interested in the deeper dynamics of identity and human connection.

About the Author :
Dr. Wayne Thompson is a Human Development Consultant with a deep passion for helping people to improve their lives and live with purpose. As a thalidomide survivor--victim and survivor of a global pharmaceutical scandal--he understands the importance of resilience and being an overcomer.
Outside of his authorial work, Dr. Thompson is avid tennis player as well as a motivational/inspirational public speaker.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9789768362001
  • Publisher: Bookbaby
  • Publisher Imprint: Bookbaby
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: The Two Selves
  • ISBN-10: 9768362006
  • Publisher Date: 13 Jul 2026
  • Binding: Paperback
  • No of Pages: 56
  • Sub Title: True Vs Pseudo


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