Self-esteem: Paradoxes and innovations in clinical theory and practice.
American Psychological Association eBooksPublished 1 January 1989
Richard L. Bednar, M. Gawain Wells, Scott Peterson
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This text shows how recognising and eliminating avoidant behaviours and learning to confront fears can lead to higher self-esteem. The authors share clinical dialogues to demonstrate a therapeutic approach that identifies habitual patterns of aviodance and replaces them with coping skills.
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