The authoritative guide to self-help books : based on the highly acclaimed national survey of more than 500 mental health professionals' ratings of 1,000 self-help books / John W. Santrock, Ann M. Minnett, Barbara D. Campbell.

Author/creator Santrock, John W.
Other author Minnett, Ann M.
Other author Campbell, Barbara D.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Guilford Press, ©1994.
Descriptionxvi, 432 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Self-help techniques--Bibliography.
Life skills--Bibliography.

Contents Introduction to self-help books and the national survey -- Abuse and recovery -- Addiction and recovery -- Adult development -- Aging -- Anger -- Anxiety -- Assertiveness -- Career development -- Child development and parenting -- Codependency and recovery -- Communication -- Death, dying, and grief -- Depression -- Dieting and weight loss -- Divorce -- Eating disorders -- Exercise -- The family -- Friendship, loneliness, and single adult life -- Infant development and parenting -- Love, intimacy, and marriage -- Men's issues -- Positive thinking and self-talk -- Pregnancy -- Relaxation, meditation, and stress -- Self-esteem -- Self-fulfillment and happiness -- Self-improvement and motivation -- Sexuality -- Stepfamilies -- Teenagers and parenting -- Women's issues -- The twenty-five best self-help books -- Nine strategies for selecting a self-help book.
Local noteLittle-298540--305131004693Z
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 93040425
ISBN0898625440 (hard : acid-free paper)
ISBN089862374X (pbk. : acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BF632 .S36 1994 ✔ Available Place Hold