Defiendete! / Stick up for yourself!: Desarrolla Tu Poder Personal Y Autoestima / Develop Your Self-esteem - Tapa blanda

Based on the premise that all young people should learn to make decisions, respect themselves, and resolve challenging problems, this book is a self-help guide for adolescents to develop positive thinking, high self-esteem, and personal power. Exercises guide readers through learning about their own feelings, dreams, and needs while stressing that they are responsible for their own behavior and happiness. Situational anecdotes used to enhance the discussion are age-appropriate and relevant to children. Writing and keeping a journal are encouraged, and group exercises make the book useful in the classroom, family, or guidance group.  Basado en la premisa que todos niños deben aprender a tomar decisiones, respetarse, y resolver problemas difíciles, este libro es una orientación para que los jóvenes sepan cómo defenderse, pensar positivamente, y aumentar su autoestima. Los ejercicios presentan situaciones reales en las que, sin molestar a otras personas y sin meterse en problemas, los lectores logren sentirse mejor consigo mismos y se responsabilicen de su conducta. Motiva a los jovenes para que conozcan todo sobre si mismos y también aprendan a reconocer sus sentimientos, sueños, y necesidades. Escrito para jóvenes y niños, también es recomendable para maestros, orientadores, y padres comprometidos a ayudar a sus hijos a desarrollar habilidades vitales importantísimas y una autoestima sólida.

Lev Raphael is an assistant professor of American thought and language at Michigan State University. He is the coauthor of Dynamics of Power and Coming Out of Shame. Gershen Kaufman is a professor in the counseling center and psychology department at Michigan State University. He is the author of Shame and The Psychology of Shame and coauthor of Dynamics of Power and Coming Out of Shame.