The Self-Esteem Companion

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.