It can take a year or longer of therapy to overcome low self-esteem and requires determination, perseverance, and a strong desire to change one's life.

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The Self-Esteem Questionnaire

Do you wonder if you have low self-esteem, but aren't sure? Do you tend to fear conflict, get your feelings hurt easily, and wonder if others like or respect you? Have you been told you are too sensitive? Do you avoid risks, new activities, new groups? Do you tend to be highly critical of yourself and/or others? Take the free interactive Sorensen Self-Esteem Test now.

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Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem

Breaking the Chain of LSEA MUST READ BOOK! Readers and professionals agree that this book contains startling new insights into the experience of low self-esteem. Readers say this book is fascinating and enlightening and they are amazed by how closely it describes their personal life experiences.

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"The new bible of self-esteem," says Robert Lubow, M.D. psychiatrist, Cincinnati, Ohio.

"The best book ever written on self-esteem," says Sandra K. Pinches, Ph.D., psychologist, Portland, Oregon.

"Highly recommended." The Midwest Book Review

 

Henry, London, 2007

This book has been a Godsend which has helped me rebuild the self-esteem I thought I had lost and so full marks to the author. Thank you Dr Sorensen.

NEW Romper las Cadenas de la Baja Autoestima
Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem in Spanish

Romper las Cadenas de la Baja AutoestimaThis is the 2nd edition of Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem translated into Spanish. 336 pages, including the Sorensen Self-Esteem Test and an index.

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Low Self-Esteem: Misunderstood and Misdiagnosed

LSE MisunderstoodIf you are frustrated with the lack of progress you've made in therapy, you must read this book. Learn how the mental health community and society view low self esteem.

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A reader from Europe, 2008:

If was as if Dr. Sorensen had somehow filmed my own childhood and was now reading it to me--event after event that created my low self-esteem. The book is an easy read, easy to understand and provides the reader with lots of suggestions for coping with low self-esteem plus behavioral models of a healthy self-esteem.

The Personal Workbook for Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem

personal workbookThis is the companion to Dr. Sorensen's foundational book, Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem. After reading this book you will clearly recognize how your low self-esteem developed, giving you freedom from guilt and shame about your fear and anxiety.

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The Handbook for Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children

Children's HandbookIf you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, coach or serve in any other function of caring for children, you MUST read this book, not just once, but repeatedly during your child-care years. Don't be responsible for creating low self-esteem in a child and ruining his/her life.

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Louise, 2008

This book should be required reading as parenting guide to create strong, healthy self esteem within the next generation. It reinforces the power of the mind, thoughts and words that build or break bridges with a perception on how we view ourselves from adolscent to adulthood. The books have helped me to identify and acknowledge my own personal struggles with an higher awareness of my negative thinking and hope for tomorrow. I would recommend it anyone who struggle with depression and self esteem issues.

The Self-Esteem Recovery Toolkit

ToolkitsThe third step in Dr. Sorensen's program for recovery from low self-esteem, a daily regimen for changing your negative view of self.

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Comments from a reader:

Dear Dr. Sorensen, I so want you to know how much your book Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem has helped me. "Helped" just isn't the right word.

Your book changed my life! I am a high school English teacher on my final day of Spring Break. Your book was one of the two my therapist recommended I read while on Break. When I began reading your book, it seemed I saw myself on every page. I figured I had some self-esteem issues; I did not know that I have extremely low self-esteem, and that it's not my fault.

I realize now that I have many things to work on, but I don't have to think of this as "terminal." I can't wait to tell my therapist that I AM READY! 100% committed to doing whatever it takes to find the real me again.

Thank you for writing your book. How does it feel to know you've changed a life!

Blessings, Mary L., Winfield, KS (March 30, 2005)

Low Self-Esteem In the Bedroom

LSE in the BedroomTired of arguments, defensiveness, misunderstandings, and feeling that your partner doesn't really care? Having difficulty communicating on an intimate basis? Learn what intimacy is and how to attain it.

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101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life - out of print

101 WaysDr. Sorensen is a co-author of this new book packed with ways to improve your life.

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