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The courage to be yourself : a woman's guide to emotional strength and self-esteem / Sue Patton Thoele.

by Thoele, Sue Patton.

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Conari Press, an imprint of Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC, 2016, c2011.

Women -- Psychology.

Dependency (Psychology)

Self-help techniques.

9781573246767 (pbk.)

xiv, 266 p. ; 18 cm.

Originally published in 2001 by Conari Press.

Pt. 1: Finding the courage to be yourself. An expanded vision of self ; Courage : you have it! ; Facets of emotional dependence ; Allowing ourselves to be invaded ; The leveled life ; Getting there : a road map -- Pt. 2: Facing the dragons in the dungeon. Fear! : our greatest obstacle ; Faces of fear ; Underlying assumptions and hidden beliefs ; Drowning in life's debris -- pt. 3: Healing : owning your own excellence. Beyond fear : transforming the dragons ; The power of thought ; Yes, we do have rights ; Being a loving and accepting friend to yourself.

"Geared to women who too often find themselves meeting the wants of others at the expense of their own needs, the book provides necessary tools to help readers transform their fears into the courage to express their own authentic selves. By sharing her own journey and the journey of other women, Sue Patton Thoele helps readers learn to set boundaries, change self-defeating behavior patterns, communicate effectively, and, most importantly, become a loving and tolerant friend to themselves."--Page [4] of cover.

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