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

by McKay, Matthew

• ISBN13: 9781572241985
• ISBN10: 1572241985
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: NEW-HAR

Summary

This classic guide offering proven cognitive techniques for establishing and maintaining sense of self-worth has been revised to include a new chapter on setting and achieving personal goals.

Author Biography

Matthew McKay, Ph.D., is clinical director of Haight Ashbury Psychological Services and in private practice in San Francisco. Dr. McKay is co-author of thirteen popular books including The Self-Esteem Companion, The Daily Relaxer, The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, When Anger Hurts, and Couple Skills. Patrick Fanning is a professional writer in the mental health field. He is the author of Visualization for Change and Lifetime Weight Control and co-author of eight self-help books including Thoughts and Feelings, Messages, Being a Man, and The Addiction Workbook.

Table of Contents

The Nature of Self-Esteem	1	(14)
The Pathological Critic	15	(18)
Disarming the Critic	33	(12)
Accurate Self-Assessment	45	(16)
Cognitive Distortions	61	(28)
Compassion	89	(18)
The Shoulds	107	(26)
Handling Mistakes	133	(14)
Responding to Criticism	147	(26)
Asking for What You Want	173	(14)
Goal Setting and Planning	187	(22)
Visualization	209	(22)
Hypnosis for Self-Acceptance	231	(16)
I'M Still Not OK	247	(18)
Core Beliefs	265	(14)
Building Self-Esteem in Children	279	(36)
Bibliography	315