ABSTRACT

Providing comprehensive coverage of self esteem, this text presents a four phase process - Identity, Strengths and Weaknesses, Nurturance, and Maintenance - which is described along with the resistance on encounters, and provides the basis for successfully enhancing self-esteem. Interventions are outlined to bring together theory and methods - cognitive, emotional, and behavioral. The strategies included are applicable to several populations (child, teen, and adult) and several settings (school, business, and community).

For both children and adults, this book is designed to be a textbook for courses, workshops, and seminars. It will also serve as an excellent resource for teachers and counselors and will be used by individuals for self-improvement. Some key features of the third edition are: It translates theory into practice; provides 107 activities with specific procedures and anticipated outcomes; relates each activity to one of four phase processes; utilizes a systematic approach to enhancing self esteem; incorporates cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of individuals.

part I|247 pages

Model to Enhance Self-Esteem

chapter Chapter 1|36 pages

Enhancing Self-Esteem: A Model for Change

chapter Chapter 2|48 pages

Developing High Self-Esteem

chapter Chapter 3|58 pages

Internal Dynamics of Self

chapter Chapter 4|58 pages

Social System and Self-Esteem

chapter Chapter 5|45 pages

Body and Self-Esteem

part II|227 pages

Exploring Special Self-Esteem Issues and Interventions

chapter Chapter 6|35 pages

Gender and Self Esteem

chapter Chapter 7|90 pages

Self-Esteem in Children

chapter Chapter 8|47 pages

Parenting and Self-Esteem

chapter Chapter 9|32 pages

Transitions and Self-Esteem

chapter Chapter 10|19 pages

Measuring Self-Esteem

chapter |4 pages

Epilogue