Self-Esteem: Paradoxes and Innovations in Clinical Theory and Practice

by Richard L. Bednar, Scott R. Peterson

Richard Bednar and Scott Peterson focus on showing how recognizing and eliminating avoidant behaviors and learning to confront fears realistically can lead to higher self-esteem. In the course of their research, the authors found that low self-esteem is a common element in different types of disordered behavior and present coping skills and a therapeutic approach to improve self-esteem.

433 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1989