The Self-Esteem Workbook [Paperback]

Glenn R. Schiraldi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1572242523 | ISBN-13: 978-1572242524 | Publication Date: September 9, 2001 | Edition: 1st

This classic is still the most comprehensive guide on the subject and the only book that offers proven cognitive techniques for talking back to your self-critical voice.

Learn step-by-step techniques to help you:

• Handle your mistakes and respond well to criticism
• Foster compassion for yourself and others
• Set up and achieve goals that will enrich your life
• Use hypnosis and visualization for self-acceptance
• Build self-esteem in children

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A comprehensive guide to rebuilding a sense of personal power and value.”
—Psychosocial Rehabilitation Journal

“McKay and Fanning recognize the complexity of the human tendency toward self-criticism. Their carefully written, cognitively oriented self-help book wisely avoids simplistic solutions, offering instead a systematic approach to self-esteem development.”
—Robert E. Alberti, Ph.D., author of Your Perfect Right

“Positive self-esteem is the centerpiece of a healthy personality… McKay and Fanning’s book offers us a valuable storehouse of tactics and strategies for constructing (or renovating) the foundation of our self-esteem.”
—Phillip G. Zimbardo, Ph.D., author of Shyness

About the Author

Glenn R. Schiraldi, Ph.D., has served on the stress management faculties at the Pentagon, the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, and the University of Maryland. He is author of The Self-Esteem Workbook, The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook, and World War II Survivors: Lessons in Resilience.

Product Details

• Paperback: 183 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 1st edition (September 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572242523
• ISBN-13: 978-1572242524
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Self-Help > Self-Esteem
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  • #97 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality > Personal Transformation

More About the Author

Glenn R. Schiraldi, Ph.D., has served on the stress management faculties at the Pentagon and the University of Maryland, where he received the Outstanding Teaching Award in the College of Health and Human Performance. He is the author of various articles and books on human mental and physical health, including The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Source Book: A Guide to Healing, Recovery, and Growth; Conquer Anxiety, Worry, and Nervous Fatigue: A Guide to Greater Peace; Hope and Help for Depression: A Practical Guide; Facts to Relax By: A Guide to Relaxation and Stress Reduction; Stress Management Strategies, and The Anger Management Source Book: Paths to a Calmer, More Peaceful Existence. Glenn's writing excellence has been recognized by various scholarly and popular sources, including the Washington Post, American Journal of Health Promotion, the Mind/Body Health Review, and the International Stress and Tension Control Society Newsletter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

119 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Increase your psychological self-esteem without seeing a psychologist, February 15, 2006

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Kimberly Wagner "former academic turned marke... (Athens, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Self-Esteem Workbook (Paperback)

Everyone talks about the importance of self-esteem, but how exactly do you go about increasing it? The Self-Esteem Workbook is a sequence of 27 short chapters that address various aspects of self-esteem along with exercises that promote awareness and change. Schiraldi argues that unconditional worth, love, and growing are the three factors that help self-esteem to flourish, and each gets its own section. For example, in the unconditional worth section, readers are asked to rate themselves on certain personality characteristics and then to reflect on which attributes they feel best about. The concept of self-esteem that is used throughout is the psychological construct, not the kind of "self-esteem" where everyone on the team gets prizes.

This book is a tremendous resource for therapists and those who want to increase their self-esteem. I have used various chapters with clients and have encouraged some to just buy the whole book. The chapters are short and don't take that long to get through. The writing is clear and appropriate for people who are not necessarily in the mental health field. The approach is a combination of Rogerian and cognitive-behavioral and would be applicable to a broad client base, although many of the exercises are probably too cognitive for children. Some clients may have difficulty with chapter 14, where readers come up with a list of 10 positive statements about themselves, and so it may be a good idea to discuss this particular exercise in therapy. Overall, a great resource.

64 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Workbook, September 18, 2001

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Deborah Black (Silver Spring, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Self-Esteem Workbook (Paperback)

A wonderful workbook for someone who is in distress. Dr. Schiraldi has the comforting gift of communicating his ideas as if he is in your presence speaking to you. The many different quotes he uses helped me in my introspection, and helped me to clarify my own thoughts and feelings. Through creative exercises The Self Esteem Workbook helped me to learn how to appreciate myself physically, mentally, and emotionally.

54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ACoA can benefit from this book, March 1, 2006

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Macondo "Toño" (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Self-Esteem Workbook (Paperback)

I have dealt with anxiety from time to time in my life. Lately, I decided to go to a therapist who recommended this book. This book has helped me understand that some beliefs from my childhood are distorted such as "boys don't cry,"and it is wrong to get angry, so I am learning how to use techniques in order to replace negative thoughts into more positive ones. I am learning a lot about myself because of this book. More importantly, I am learning to deal with my anxiety effectively. I wished I had applied these techniques in my childhood, but you know the saying, "it is never too late."