The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens

by Megan MacCutcheon

Overview

Take on the world with confidence and positivity―a guide to self esteem for teens

Sometimes, feeling self-confident and secure seems impossible, especially if you're a teen dealing with school, friends, family, and other challenges that can affect how you see yourself. This workbook helps you build up your self esteem and confidence with creative activities and advice that show you how to think positively, release self-doubt, and start loving who you are.

This supportive self esteem workbook includes:

• More than 50 different exercises―Get to know yourself with quizzes, journal prompts, checklists, and more that help you set goals, work through insecurities, and find out what makes you feel strong.
  
• True stories from other teens―Feel less alone when you read real-life anecdotes from your peers, along with a Q&A section full of bonus advice.
  
• The power to change-Self esteem is like a muscle, and practicing with this workbook will help you build your confidence, stay resilient, and focus on the future.
  

Strengthen your self esteem and overpower insecurity with the exercises in The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641526104
Publisher:	Callisto Media
Publication date:	10/01/2019
Series:	Health and Wellness Workbooks for Teens
Pages:	175
Sales rank:	40,474
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

MEGAN MACCUTCHEON is a licensed professional counselor specializing in issues related to identity, self esteem, trauma, depression, anxiety, and anxiety disorders using cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based approaches. Megan is contributor for the GoodTherapy.org blog. Find additional resources at MeganMacCutcheon.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Part 1 First Things First: The Facts About Self-Esteem

What Is Healthy Self-Esteem? 2

What You Stand to Gain from Healthy Self-Esteem 4

What Self-Esteem Is Not 5

Coping: What Not to Do 13

Facing Fear, Doubt, and the Uncertainties of Change 21

You Are Enough 24

You Can Feel Better 25

Part 2 Exercises to Build Self-Esteem, Boost Confidence, and Stay Positive

Baseline Self-Esteem Survey 28

Finding Faith in Yourself 30

Noticing Negative Self-Talk 34

Paying Attention to Perfectionism 41

Creating Affirmations 44

Know Who You Are 46

People-Pleasing Problems 57

Attention to Appearance 59

Family Factors 65

Other Influences 70

Identifying Your Stressors 79

Acting Assertively 82

Healthy Coping 88

Illustrate Your Emotions 95

Free Yourself from Guilt and Shame 102

Forgiveness and Lessons Learned 104

Part 3 Overcoming Low Self-Esteem in Real Life

You're on Your Way 133

Resources 134

References 138

Index 142