Synopses & Reviews
This handbook clearly spells out the keys to building healthy self-esteem in a child. Additionally, it addresses the mistakes adults frequently make that result in the child developing low self-esteem: a resource that adults will refer to again and again as a means to evaluate their skills and as a foundation for understanding how to build healthy self-esteem in children. This book will help readers to: 1. Understand the impact made on a child's self-esteem by the things they say and do, 2. Recognize the specific areas in which they need to work to alter their present behaviors so as to enhance the self-esteem of their child, 3. Learn to monitor their behavior on a regular basis in order to replace destructive behavior with those that are more constructive, 4. Become adults whose words and actions promote and nurture healthy self-esteem. A must-read for parents, teachers, grandparents, child-therapists, day-care workers, babysitters.
Review
"The Handbook for Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children is a fantastic
resource for adults who care about children. Implementation of its
practical, effective, easy-to-understand tools and methods will foster a
healthy self-concept in our children that can protect them from risky
behavior and help them grow into their full selves."
Kathy Masarie, M.D.
Founder and Program Director of Full Esteem Ahead
Beaverton, OR
Synopsis
This handbook clearly spells out the keys to building healthy self-esteem in a child. Additionally, it addresses the mistakes adults frequently make that result in the child developing low self-esteem: a resource that adults will refer to again and again
About the Author
Marilyn J. Sorensen, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in Portland, Oregon and the founder and director of The Self-Esteem Institute. A leading expert in self-esteem recovery work, Dr. Sorensen now provides therapy and consultation to people all over the world by phone and email.