How to Deal with Low Self-Esteem
eBook - ePub

How to Deal with Low Self-Esteem

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

  1. 256 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

How to Deal with Low Self-Esteem

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

About this book

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.

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Table of contents

  1. CoverĀ 
  2. Title
  3. Dedication
  4. ContentsĀ 
  5. Introduction
  6. About this book
  7. Part 1: Support
  8. Chapter 1: Understanding what self-esteem is
  9. Chapter 2: Creating specifically defined goals
  10. Chapter 3: Striving for perfection
  11. Part 2: Tackle
  12. Chapter 4: Introducing cognitive behavioural therapy
  13. Chapter 5: Moving towards a healthier self-esteem
  14. Chapter 6: More tools for challenging self-defeating thoughts
  15. Chapter 7: Developing mindful awareness
  16. Part 3: Escape
  17. Chapter 8: Empowerment: the freedom of taking responsibility
  18. Chapter 9: Self-acceptance and other-acceptance
  19. Chapter 10: Acceptance and resilience: the self-esteem partnership
  20. Part 4: Practice
  21. Chapter 11: Social skills and conflict resolution
  22. Chapter 12: Body image
  23. Chapter 13: Good self-esteem in intimate relationships
  24. Part 5: Progress
  25. Chapter 14: Optimismā€™s role in good self-esteem
  26. Chapter 15: Overcoming guilt and shame
  27. Appendix A: When going it alone is too hard
  28. Appendix B: Low self-esteem and abuse
  29. References
  30. Further reading etc