Dear beyondblue,
Not sure if I am using the proper channel here so please bear with me.
I was wondering if I could recommend a book to you on Self Esteem that could be used as a resource for people online with Self-Esteem issues. I have had depression for many years and have used this book to help battle negativity and maintain, as far as possible, a healthy Self-Esteem. It has helped me enormously.
As I read posts in your Online Forums I notice quite a few people have SE difficulties and when they write about these difficulties I can see myself as I was years ago, in great need and unaware. I feel like saying "Read This Book!" as I believe it could really help them a lot.
Having low SE is a painful, awful place to be, especially when one is blaming oneself for their predicament.
The book is clear, concise and very informative. It is written by professionals but is user friendly and can be utilized by individuals to empower themselves by increasing and maintaining their SE.
I need to tell you the name of the book.
The whole title is, Self-Esteem (Third Edition) A proven program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem by Matthew McKay & Patrick Fanning.
Publisher - New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 1572241985
You can get the book at Fishpond (fishpond.com.au)
I really hope the book can be of some use to the people at BB.
Cheers
Henry
