Overview

We all have times when we lack confidence but some of us criticize ourselves constantly. Our self-esteem can suffer, leaving us feeling stressed. The renowned therapist Manja de Neef has helped hundreds of people overcome their low self-esteem and heal the pain in their lives with her practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach. No matter how harsh your inner critic, in Build Your Confidence with CBT Manja gives you the insight and tools to vastly improve your ability to develop a positive self-image. By spending 15 minutes a day, twice a day, on her CBT exercises you will learn how to practice self-acceptance and live the life you want – moving from a position of putting yourself down to feeling confident.  This empowering, life-affirming book will help you overcome your insecurities and move forward with your life.     

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Author:   Manja de Neef
Publisher:   Open University Press
Imprint:   Open University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 21.10cm
Weight:   0.219kg
ISBN:  

9780335262243

ISBN 10:   0335262244
Pages:   152
Publication Date:   16 November 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

1 IntroductionWhy this book?How do I overcome low self-esteem and improve your confidence? Who is this book for?How does this self-help programme work?A matter of motivation...Picking the right momentHow to Use this BookSeeking help from a buddyExercises2 Your Self-EsteemWhat is meant by `self-esteem'? What if your self-esteem is low?Do some people have healthy self-esteem?Selective perception and selective memoryIt is not all just in your head The causes of low self-esteemThe consequences of low self-esteem What is healthy?How can you raise your self-esteem and develop your confidence?Exercises 3 The Positive Data LogLook at things from a different angleWriting in your positive data logGetting startedEight ways to enter more facts in your positive data log Persisting and continuingExercises 4 Positive QualitiesWhat does your behaviour say about you?Adding positive qualities to your positive data Log The positive qualities listGetting startedEight ways to add more qualities in your positive list Apply your positive qualities to come to you automaticallyPersisting and continuing Exercises 5 Negative Mind TalkBeaver or woodwormWhat is negative mind talk?Why do you excel at negative mind talk?Eight ways to put yourself down Getting StartedFive ways to negate complimentsPersisting and continuing Exercises6 Changing Your BehaviourSurvival strategiesGetting rid of your old behaviour patterns?New behavioursGetting startedPersisting and continuing Exercises 7 Dealing with CriticismCriticism is deadly if you take everything at face valueFrom destructive to constructiveLearning to listen to criticism Getting startedPersisting and continuing Exercises 8 High Demands and PerfectionismIt can always be betterWho decides on the marks?Look at things from a different angleTake it easy for a whileGetting rid of dos and don'ts?Getting startedPersisting and continuing Exercises 9 The FutureTaking stockNot just believing but feelingA maintenance planWhat if your low self-esteem comes back?No worriesExercises References

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Author Information

Manja de Neef has worked as a psychologist and therapist for many years. She has taught and trained in CBT techniques in the Netherlands and Belgium and is now a supervisor and consultant at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

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