Theory of Hart

Running head: THEORY CRITIQUE OF ARCHIBALD HART

Theory Critique-

of Archibald Hart

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Introduction

The lack of the energy and fuel which leads to phobic, panic and disorders as a result of anxiety is what forms the basis of the book “The Anxiety Cure” by Archibald Hart. This state experienced by human beings in their lives is what the author is referring to as stress (Hart, 1999). Archibald Hart played a very significant role in the history of the politics of America and the entire Christian world of counseling. The following paper seeks to give an overview the issues as they unfold in the book, “The Anxiety Cure” discussing the applicability of the issues contained therein.

Strengths of Hart

The author in the book presents the following facts which make the book authentic in addressing issues of mutual importance. It may be surprising that the brain is not meant to be in high-stress and a state of anxiety according to Archibald. The information according to this book indicates that the mind will always make an attempt to be still. The reports of the book indicate that the mind in most cases was supposed to stay in a calm situation. Either way, both conditions of stress and happiness are not meant to last for long periods of time (Hart, 1999). It is not an unusual thing to live a life which is ever busy and moving fast. As a result of industrialization, we get the information that we are expected to attain huge tasks within a short period of time. As a result of the effects of urbanization, many people find themselves working and spending most of their time with other people other than their immediate families. These trends isolate people and depersonalize them, the consequences of which are anxiety and fear.

The opinions passed on in this book calls for a careful way of responding to changes within the body system. The rush of adrenaline that causes excitement once it ends leads to the “crashing”...