Self-Esteem

A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem

De: Matthew McKay PhD, Patrick Fanning

Narrado por: Gillian Vance

If you struggle with low self-esteem, or you’re seeking positive and effective ways of building a healthy sense of self-worth, this much-anticipated fourth edition of the best-selling classic by Matthew McKay is your go-to guide. This fully revised edition features an innovative application of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to self-esteem, and utilizes updated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you create positive change and thrive.

Circumstances and status can affect self-esteem - many factors can contribute to the way we see ourselves - but the one contributing factor that all people who struggle with low self-esteem have in common is our thoughts. Of course we all have a better chance of feeling good about ourselves when things are going well, but it’s really our interpretation of our circumstances that can cause trouble, regardless of what they are.

This revised and updated fourth edition of the best-selling Self-Esteem uses proven-effective methods of CBT and relevant components of ACT to help you raise low self-esteem by working on the way you interpret your life. You’ll learn how to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy self-esteem, how to uncover and analyze negative self-statements, and how to create new, more objective and positive self-statements to support your self-esteem rather than undermine it. And with cutting-edge material on defusion and values, you’ll learn to let go of judgmental, self-attacking thoughts and act in accordance with what matters to you most, enhancing your sense of self-worth.

If you struggle with low or unhealthy self-esteem, this new edition of Self-Esteem, packed with evidence-based tips and techniques, has everything you need to improve the way you see yourself for better overall well-being.

©2016 Matthew McKay, PhD, and Patrick Fanning (P)2019 New Harbinger Publications

Reseñas de la Crítica

“McKay and Fanning recognize the complexity of the human tendency toward self-criticism. Their carefully written, cognitively oriented self-help book wisely avoids simplistic solutions, offering instead a systematic approach to self-esteem development.” (Robert E. Alberti, PhD, author of Your Perfect Right)

“Positive self-esteem is the centerpiece of a healthy personality. McKay and Fanning’s book offers us a valuable storehouse of tactics and strategies for constructing - or renovating - the foundation of our self-esteem.” (Philip G. Zimbardo, PhD, author of Shyness)

“Self-Esteem is truly a very special title. Good writing is especially necessary for self-help titles. ...I feel a special enthusiasm in bringing it to the notice of our audience.” (The Midwest Book Review)

The most practical book on self esteem.

Loaded with practical exercises and actions. You will understand where your low self esteem comes from and how to raise it.

Useful therapy

Tried and true evidence-based therapy techniques. Very helpful. The examples and dialogue seemed a little outdated and sexist.

Great Listen!!!

Thank you. This book had great information that I am implementing to my life. Changing and creating new healthy habits today for a better tomorrow.

Awesome book

Great audio narration, very relatable book and lots of perspective and use case to help implement learnings and actionable tactics. Thank you!

Comments from a reader

This book is highly recommended to individuals with low self-esteem. I found the interventions and information on low self-esteem very helpful.

for professionals only

It is a technical book. not for everyday person. not helpful or helpful for individuals.

missing pdf

the book references an accompanying pdf but there isn't one available. I wish I could get my money back.

this book is more for therapists than people seeking therapy and self help.

I can't follow along with the "activities" so thumbs down 👎

not recommend

Really not good
I don't recommend this book
really not good
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