Larger	The Self-Esteem Companion Author: Patrick Fanning, Carole Honeychurch, Catharine Sutker
	Book Information Publisher: New Harbinger Publications Book Type: Paperback Rating: 2 ISBN-13: 9781572241381 - ISBN-10: 1572241381 Publication Date: 7/1/1999 Pages: 165

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.