The Woman's Guide to Total Self-Esteem: The Eight Secrets You Need to Know (Paperback)

~ Stephanie Dillon Ph.D. (Author), Christina Benson M.D. (Author), (Author) "Self-esteem critically affects how you function in your world..." (more)
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Product Description

In this book, a psychologist and a psychoanalyst help women meet the challenge of developing self-esteem. By identifying and understanding destructive beliefs, women can gradually acquire (or repair) a healthy and fulfilling image of themselves. Clear demonstrations with related exercises show how to develop the eight building blocks of self-esteem: healthy entitlement; the courage to feel; self-objectivity; self-assertion; body acceptance; emotional balance; self-advocacy; and self-nurturing. The book concludes with the suggestion that gaining self-esteem is a lifelong process, and that life’s crises can be opportunities for growth and a more lasting sense of worth.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications (June 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572242418
• ISBN-13: 978-1572242418
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #565,515 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best First Step I Ever Took..., April 11, 2003

By	GERD Mum to Sophie "Jen" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

I honestly believe this book has helped to change my whole perspective on life. I'm coping from depression and a low self-image and this book is really invigorating to read. The ideas are easy to understand, the concepts are well explained, and although some of the material is repeated for effect, there are some really good ideas and exercises. I thoroughtly like the journal idea where you honour all the good things you do and write down 1 good thing you did/that happened in that day. It's an excellent book. Highly recommended to teens as well.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LEARN TO BE FREE, June 17, 2001

By	rebecca JANKOVICH, PH.D. (reno, nevada USA) - See all my reviews

AN OUTSTANDING TOOL FOR WOMEN TO LEARN TO DEFINE THEMSELVES RATHER THAN BE DEFINED BY THEIR MEN, THEIR PARENTS, THEIR FRIENDS. STEP BY STEP HELP FOR EXACTLY WHAT TO DO TO BECOME YOUR OWN PERSON AND ENHANCE SELF WORTH. A MUST FOR ANY WOMAN WHO EVER WONDERED WHY SHE WAS LOVABLE, OR CRIED HERSELF TO SLEEP BECAUSE HE MIGHT HAVE BEEN RIGHT....

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful exercises make this a valuable self-help book, April 18, 2001

By	Judy Phoenix (Reno, Nevada, USA) - See all my reviews

The Woman's guide to Total Self Esteem is a wonderful book. There is a lot of information to help you understand how self-esteem works and why it's important. Then there are exercises that move you through the process of changing your thinking and feeling about yourself and your life. This book is very pro-woman and empowering. I love it!