How to Deal with Low Self-Esteem

A 5-step, CBT-based plan for overcoming negative thoughts and eliminating self-doubt

Christine Wilding

• Editorial: John Murray
• Año: 2015
• ISBN:
  9781473600478
• Categoría: Développement personnel
• Categoría: Santé mentale et bien-être

Everyone can identify with feelings of uncertainty. To worry about our status in the world and to fear that we are not living up to our potential is a common and understandable concern. But when our self-esteem becomes low our our estimation of ourselves becomes over-critical, it is all too common to let negative feelings become a burden. If this sound familiar to you, this book will provide you with practical help to deal with and overcome the problem.By picking this book up you've taken the first stride. Now, using the STEP system - a structured, CBT-based approach that delivers both support and proven techniques for defeating low self-esteem - you can begin to transform your daily life. Written by an expert author with many years of clinical experience, this book will help you get a better understanding of your sense of self, tackle negative thoughts and behaviour, and progress to a healthier, happier outlook - without fear of setbacks or relapse. ABOUT THE SERIES
Everyone feels overwhelmed sometimes. When that happens, you need clarity of thought and practical advice to progress beyond the problem. The How To Deal With series provides structured, CBT-based solutions from health professionals and top experts to help you deal with issues thoroughly, once and for all. Short, easy to read, and very reassuring, these books are your first step on a pathway to a happier future. They are perfect for self-directed use and are designed so that medical professionals can prescribe them to patients.

Índice

• Cover 
• Title
• Dedication
• Contents 
• Introduction
• About this book
• Part 1: Support
• Chapter 1: Understanding what self-esteem is
• Chapter 2: Creating specifically defined goals
• Chapter 3: Striving for perfection
• Part 2: Tackle
• Chapter 4: Introducing cognitive behavioural therapy
• Chapter 5: Moving towards a healthier self-esteem
• Chapter 6: More tools for challenging self-defeating thoughts
• Chapter 7: Developing mindful awareness
• Part 3: Escape
• Chapter 8: Empowerment: the freedom of taking responsibility
• Chapter 9: Self-acceptance and other-acceptance
• Chapter 10: Acceptance and resilience: the self-esteem partnership
• Part 4: Practice
• Chapter 11: Social skills and conflict resolution
• Chapter 12: Body image
• Chapter 13: Good self-esteem in intimate relationships
• Part 5: Progress
• Chapter 14: Optimism’s role in good self-esteem
• Chapter 15: Overcoming guilt and shame
• Appendix A: When going it alone is too hard
• Appendix B: Low self-esteem and abuse
• References
• Further reading etc