Six Pillars of Self-Esteem

by Branden, Nathaniel

• ISBN13: 9780553374391
• ISBN10: 0553374397
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 1995-05-01
• Publisher: Bantam

Summary

Nathaniel Branden's book is the culmination of a lifetime of clinical practice and study, already hailed in its hardcover edition as a classic and the most significant work on the topic. Immense in scope and vision and filled with insight into human motivation and behavior,The Six Pillars Of Self-Esteemis essential reading for anyone with a personal or professional interest in self-esteem. The book demonstrates compellingly why self-esteem is basic to psychological health, achievement, personal happiness, and positive relationships. Branden introduces the six pillars-six action-based practices for daily living that provide the foundation for self-esteem-and explores the central importance of self-esteem in five areas: the workplace, parenting, education, psychotherapy, and the culture at large. The work provides concrete guidelines for teachers, parents, managers, and therapists who are responsible for developing the self-esteem of others. And it shows why-in today's chaotic and competitive world-self-esteem is fundamental to our personal and professional power.

Author Biography

Nathaniel Branden was a Canadian-American psychotherapist and writer known for his work in the psychology of self-esteem.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Self-Esteem: Basic Principles
Self-Esteem: The Immune System of Consciousness	p. 3
The Meaning of Self-Esteem	p. 26
The Face of Self-Esteem	p. 43
The Illusion of Self-Esteem	p. 49
Internal Sources of Self-Esteem
The Focus on Action	p. 59
The Practice of Living Consciously	p. 67
The Practice of Self-Acceptance	p. 90
The Practice of Self-Responsibility	p. 105
The Practice of Self-Assertiveness	p. 117
The Practice of Living Purposefully	p. 129
The Practice of Personal Integrity	p. 143
The Philosophy of Self-Esteem	p. 160
External Influences: Self and Others
Nurturing a Child's Self-Esteem	p. 171
Self-Esteem in the Schools	p. 202
Self-Esteem and Work	p. 231
Self-Esteem and Psychotherapy	p. 260
Self-Esteem and Culture	p. 281
Conclusion: The Seventh Pillar of Self-Esteem	p. 306
Appendix A: Critique of Other Definitions of Self-Esteem	p. 309
Appendix B: A Sentence-Completion Exercise for Building Self-Esteem	p. 313
Appendix C: Recommendations for Further Study	p. 323
References	p. 327
Acknowledgments	p. 331
Index	p. 333
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