Bibliograph

Self-esteem, a proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving, & maintaining your self-esteem, Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning

Type

Label

Self-esteem, a proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving, & maintaining your self-esteem, Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-358)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Self-esteem

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

953971650

Responsibility statement

Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning

Sub title

a proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving, & maintaining your self-esteem

Summary

A program for challenging the "inner critic" begins with the premise that destructive interior messages played over and over can hold a person back and offers practical advice on how to stop this negative behavior

Table Of Contents

The nature of self-esteem -- The pathological critic -- Disarming the critic -- Accurate self-assessment -- Cognitive distortions -- Defusing painful thoughts -- Compassion -- The shoulds -- Acting on your values -- Handling mistakes -- Responding to criticism -- Asking for what you want -- Goal setting and planning -- Visualization -- I'm still not ok -- Core beliefs -- Building self-esteem in children

Target audience

adult

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