Self Esteem by Matthew McKay

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

A practical self-help guide grounded in cognitive behavioral techniques, it teaches readers to identify and challenge self-critical thoughts, uncover and restructure core beliefs, and build healthier self-acceptance. Through step-by-step exercises, thought records, behavioral experiments, and assertiveness and goal-setting practices, it addresses perfectionism, approval-seeking, guilt, and shame. The program emphasizes realistic self-appraisal, compassionate inner dialogue, and values-driven action to cultivate enduring confidence, resilience, and personal effectiveness.

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