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Author: Matthew McKay PhD
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 4 edition (August 1, 2016)
Paperback: 376 pages
ISBN-10: 1626253935
ISBN-13: 978-1626253933
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Book Description"Self esteem is essential for psychological survival." With these words McKay starts laying out a simple and consistent framework. Working from the basics of understanding self esteem, linking it to self talk and explaining how the inner critic can be disarmed. Developing compassion for yourself and linking it to dealing with mistakes and criticism are next. Setting goals, planning to get there without defeating yourself and asking for what you want conclude the process. A chapter on core believes helps to develop an overall perspective.
The book balances cognitive behavioral background, realistic examples and even more important includes exercises leading step-by-step in the direction of (re-)building self esteem. In it's third edition where McKay was joined by Patrick Fanning as co-author this self help book is highly readable.
The AuthorsMatthew McKay, PhD, is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. He has authored and coauthored numerous books, including
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook,
Self-Esteem,
Thoughts and Feelings,
When Anger Hurts, and
ACT on Life Not on Anger. His books combined have sold more than 2.5 million copies. McKay received his PhD in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. In private practice, he specializes in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression.
Patrick Fanning is a professional writer in the mental health field and the founder of a men's support group in northern California. He has authored and coauthored eight self-help books, including
Self-Esteem,
Thoughts and Feelings,
Couple Skills, and
Mind and Emotions.
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