Abstracts
Résumé
L’auto-critique représente une évaluation sévère ou punitive du soi. Elle est omniprésente dans la culture, la vie quotidienne ou encore dans le contexte de la psychothérapie. L’auto-critique peut nous permettre une remise en question, nous ouvrir de nouvelles perspectives et nous guider. Cependant, elle peut également devenir excessive, rigide et s’avérer délétère. Cet article a pour objectif d’établir un état des lieux de la littérature existant sur cette notion. Premièrement, sa définition sera clarifiée et des éléments constitutifs de son développement seront présentés. Deuxièmement, cet article visera à dresser un descriptif des liens que l’auto-critique entretient avec la psychopathologie, notamment avec la dépression. Enfin, la troisième section de cet article sera l’occasion de proposer certaines interventions thérapeutiques permettant de réduire l’auto-critique.
Mots-clés :
- auto-critique,
- psychopathologie,
- dépression,
- troubles de la personnalité,
- interventions thérapeutiques
Abstract
Self-criticism is considered as a harsh or punitive evaluation of the self. It is omnipresent in culture, in daily life as well as in psychotherapy. Self-criticism can lead to question oneself but can also open new perspectives and guide us. However, it can become excessive, rigid, and might turn out to be deleterious. This present article focuses on the concept of self-criticism in clinical psychology and psychotherapy and aims to review current knowledge about this topic. First, its definition and the reasons for its development in individuals will be presented. Second, a description of the links between self-criticism and psychopathology will be made, in particular regarding depression. Finally, the third part of this article will be dedicated to the therapeutic interventions that can reduce self-criticism.
Keywords:
- self-criticism,
- psychopathology,
- depression,
- personality disorders,
- therapeutic interventions
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