gogogo
Syndetics cover image
Image from Syndetics

Helping Adolescents and Adults to Build Self-Esteem [electronic book] : A Photocopiable Resource Book.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.Description: 1 online resource (282 p.)ISBN:
  • 9780857007940 (electronic bk.)
  • 0857007947 (electronic bk.)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Online resources:
Contents:
Helping Adolescents and Adults to Build Self-Esteem: A Photocopiable Resource Book; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part I Theoretical and Practical Background; 1 Self-Esteem and Wellbeing; 2 Self-Esteem, Learning and the Process of Change; 3 Working with Imagery and the Imagination; 4 Learning and Generalizing Knowledge and Skills; 5 Working with Groups; Part II Activities with Guidelines; Introduction; 1 Getting Started; 2 What Is Self-Esteem?; 3 Who Am I? ; 4 Self-Awareness; 5 The Challenge of Change; 6 Self-Acceptance; 7 Self and Others; 8 Self-Reliance and Managing Stress
9 Self-Expression10 Creative Problem-Solving; 11 Setting and Achieving Goals; 12 Keeping It All Going!; Appendix A: Relaxation Exercises; Appendix B: Breath Control Exercises; Appendix C: Exploring the Self-Esteem Approach to Wellbeing; References; Subject Index; Author Index; Activities Index; Information Sheet Index
Summary: Brimming with innovative ideas for supporting the development of healthy self-esteem, this fully updated and expanded new edition of Deborah M. Plummer\'s popular resource is an indispensable aid to those working with adolescents and young adults. The easy-to-use photocopiable activity sheets are suitable for work with individuals and with groups.
No physical items for this record

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Packed with activities and helpful advice, this resource is designed for professionals working to help adolescents and adults break the destructive cycle of low self-esteem.

This fully updated new edition of Deborah M. Plummer's popular resource is filled with practical ideas for building healthy self-esteem. Easy-to-use photocopiable activity sheets encourage participants to use existing skills and develop new techniques to nurture confidence and feelings of self-worth. These are complemented by relaxation and breath control exercises, and expanded theoretical chapters that explains what healthy self-esteem is, why people may have low self-esteem and the consequences that can result from it.

Suitable for work with individuals and groups in a wide range of educational and therapeutic settings, this resource will prove indispensable to teachers, speech and language therapists, professionals working in adult education centres, counsellors at schools and universities, social workers and other individuals working with young people.

Description based upon print version of record.

Helping Adolescents and Adults to Build Self-Esteem: A Photocopiable Resource Book; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part I Theoretical and Practical Background; 1 Self-Esteem and Wellbeing; 2 Self-Esteem, Learning and the Process of Change; 3 Working with Imagery and the Imagination; 4 Learning and Generalizing Knowledge and Skills; 5 Working with Groups; Part II Activities with Guidelines; Introduction; 1 Getting Started; 2 What Is Self-Esteem?; 3 Who Am I? ; 4 Self-Awareness; 5 The Challenge of Change; 6 Self-Acceptance; 7 Self and Others; 8 Self-Reliance and Managing Stress

9 Self-Expression10 Creative Problem-Solving; 11 Setting and Achieving Goals; 12 Keeping It All Going!; Appendix A: Relaxation Exercises; Appendix B: Breath Control Exercises; Appendix C: Exploring the Self-Esteem Approach to Wellbeing; References; Subject Index; Author Index; Activities Index; Information Sheet Index

Brimming with innovative ideas for supporting the development of healthy self-esteem, this fully updated and expanded new edition of Deborah M. Plummer\'s popular resource is an indispensable aid to those working with adolescents and young adults. The easy-to-use photocopiable activity sheets are suitable for work with individuals and with groups.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Deborah M. Plummer has over 20 years' experience of facilitating groups and working individually with both children and adults. Formerly a clinical lead therapist working within the NHS, she also has extensive experience as a senior lecturer in aspects of health psychology and counselling. She runs workshops and short courses on the uses of imagery, games and story-telling in the promotion of well-being. Deborah is author of several titles, including Helping Children to Improve their Communication Skills, Helping Children to Cope with Change, Stress and Anxiety and Helping Children to Build Self-Esteem, 2nd edition, all published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Deborah's website can be found at www.deborahplummer.co.uk.

Powered by Koha