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Self-Esteem: A proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving and maintaining your self-esteem

Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning
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Self-Esteem: A proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving and maintaining your self-esteem

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2000

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Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning

Self-Esteem: A proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving and maintaining your self-esteem

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

313

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Psychology
Setting

1980s

Topic
Health

Mental Illness

Psychology
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem by Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning offers cognitive strategies for individuals to evaluate and enhance self-esteem. The book provides tools for personal growth by addressing negative beliefs and promoting positive self-perception, encouraging readers to develop and sustain a healthier self-view.

Informative

Inspirational

Hopeful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,331 ratings

81%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Self-Esteem by McKay and Fanning is praised for its practical cognitive techniques to boost self-regard. Readers find the exercises actionable and the psychological insights accessible. However, some critics note it may be too simplistic for those seeking more in-depth exploration. Overall, it's deemed a helpful resource for foundational self-esteem work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Self-Esteem: A proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving and maintaining your self-esteem?

A reader who values personal growth and enjoys practical guides for self-improvement would appreciate McKay and Fanning's Self-Esteem. Similar to Burns' Feeling Good, it offers cognitive techniques for boosting self-esteem, appealing to those interested in cognitive behavioral strategies and self-help literature.

4.3

3,331 ratings

81%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

313

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Psychology
Setting

1980s

Topic
Health

Mental Illness

Psychology
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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