WellCat Counseling Center

Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion

Books

Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem, by Matthew McKay et al.

The Self-Esteem Workbook, by Glenn R. Schiraldi

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, by Brene Brown

Soul without Shame: A Guide to Liberating Yourself from the Judge Within, by Byron Brown

Assertiveness

The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships, by Randy J. Paterson

Shyness

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, by Susan Cain

Videos

The Power of Vulnerability(opens in new window), by Brene Brown (YouTube)

Listening to Shame,(opens in new window) by Brene Brown (YouTube)

The Power of Introverts: TED Talks,(opens in new window) by Susan Cain

The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self Compassion, TEDx,(opens in new window) by Kristin Neff

Websites

Meditation, Emotional Healing at Tara Brach(opens in new window)