Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem (4th Edition)

4th edition (revised) of a widely used self-help classic, incorporating updated CBT and ACT techniques.

If you struggle with low self-esteem or want a reliable, research-based approach to building a healthy sense of self-worth, this revised fourth edition provides comprehensive guidance. The book blends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with components of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help readers identify and challenge negative self-statements, distinguish healthy from unhealthy self-esteem, and replace self-defeating thought patterns with more positive, realistic ones. You’ll learn techniques to break free from self-criticism, understand how thoughts influence self-worth, and adopt actionable strategies that support lasting self-esteem improvements.

“McKay and Fanning’s book wisely avoids simplistic solutions, offering instead a systematic approach to self-esteem development.” — Robert E. Alberti, PhD, author of Your Perfect Right

“A valuable storehouse of tactics and strategies for constructing—or renovating—the foundation of our self-esteem.” — The Midwest Book Review