The Self-Esteem Companion (Paperback)

by Patrick Fanning (Author), Carole Honeychurch (Author), Catharine Sutker (Author), Matthew McKay (Author, Editor) "In this section there are nine simple and easy exercises that will help you feel better about yourself fast..." (more)
Key Phrases: pathological critic, reminder signs, scan your body (more...)

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Product Description
In The Self-Esteem Companion, the authors teach readers how to deal with 'shoulds and mistakes, handle criticism and feel more self-confident in their personal relationships. Each of thesixtyexercises include a brief, motivating description of the technique, tips for maximizing its effectiveness, and simple step-by-step instructions for putting it into place. Included are strategies for unmasking and talking back to the critic, making a realistic inventory of personal strengths and weaknesses, recognizing and rebutting distorted thoughts, and practicing self-compasssion.

From the Publisher
Re-released in an attractive new package, this best-selling, step-by-step guide is filled with straightforward and effective techniques to help you dramatically improve the way you think and feel about yourself. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 165 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572241381
• ISBN-13: 978-1572241381
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #389,702 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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43 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best little self-esteem book in self-help, June 2, 2000

By A Customer

I really enjoyed the straightforward simplicity of this little book. I also gained many practical tips for reinforcing my own esteem. I recommend it to anyone who has ever had a self-critical thought.

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars self esteem exercises are positive soul searching, March 19, 2006

By	Celeste M. Seibold (erie, pa USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Self-esteem Companion: Simple Exercises to Help You Challenge Your Inner Critic & Celebrate Your Personal Strengths (Paperback)

As a psychologist I am always looking for short exercises to deliver an immediate response so people who are skeptical can see results. This is one of those positive, short chaptered resources that people will immediately connect with. This is also written by people from New Harbinger Press and this is also a relable source all around. Let the healing start somewhere!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great personal, teaching and counseling tool, December 20, 2007

By	Serena J. Ward (Shawnee, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Self-esteem Companion: Simple Exercises to Help You Challenge Your Inner Critic & Celebrate Your Personal Strengths (Paperback)

As a counselor, I'm always looking for new books and ideas to engage clients... this book has some wonderful exercises and the comentary is quite enlightening as well. I bought one for myself and then bought one for my adult daughter. I love the 'five finger exercise!'