Many of us have a tendency to measure our self-worth by comparing ourselves to others. But when we fail to reach our own, families, communities or societies 'ideals' this often results in feelings of inadequacy, anxiety and low mood. We may become self-critical, experience shame and a sense of being different from others.

Although an improvement in 'self-esteem' is what we may feel we want this is not necessarily what we need. This is because self-esteem is often associated with times when things are going well but can fail us when things do not go to plan. In contrast self-confidence, built from self-compassion, can help us when things are going well and make us more resilient when things are difficult.

This book uses the ideas and practices of Compassion Focused Therapy to help build self-confidence. Attention is also paid to difficulties that often come hand in hand with lack of self-confidence such as anxiety, depression, substance use and anger.

Based on Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), the reader will learn proven techniques that will help them to improve their self confidence and fulfill their goals and aspiration.

About the Author

Dr Mary Welford is a consultant clinical psychologist who has held senior positions for the BABCP and Compassionate Mind Foundation. She currently works with a range of UK based schools and heads up Care to Achieve, promoting the aims of educational settings via improvements to staff, student and parental wellbeing.


Mary authored The Compassionate Mind Approach to Building Your Self-Confidence in 2012 and Compassion Focused Therapy for Dummies in 2016.

Reviews
A ground-breaking, helpful and insightful guide to improving self-confidence * Professor Paul Gilbert, author of The Compassionate Mind *



Book Information
ISBN 9781780330327
Author Dr Mary Welford
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Robinson
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 375g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 164mm * 24mm