EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
358 Pages
By Daniel Goleman, Ph.D.
Bantam Dell, 2006

By the author of Social Intelligence, in this book he presents the concept that emotional intelligence can be nurtured and strengthened throughout adulthood with benefits to health, relationships, and work. He takes the position that self-awareness, self-discipline, and empathy add up to a different way of being smart.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the concept of Emotional Intelligence
• Explain the purpose of emotion
• Explain the importance of emotions in diseases/recovery
• Identify 7 key ingredients of how a child learns

COGNITIVE THERAPY AND THE EMOTIONAL DISORDERS
337 Pages
Aaron T. Beck, M.D.
Meridian Books, 1979

Presents the concept that a person's psychological difficulties stem from erroneous assumptions, faulty concepts of himself/herself, and of the world. The author puts forth the idea that such a person can be helped to recognize and correct distortions in thinking that cause emotional disturbance.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Learn the meaning of hidden messages.
• Identify automatic thoughts
• Identify the roles of sadness, anger and anxiety
• Explain how to understand and overcome phobias and depression
• Explain how the cognitive system of therapy can be applied to specific problems

HOW TO RAISE YOUR SELF-ESTEEM
166 Pages
Nathaniel Branden-Bantam Books  1991

This offering builds on the concepts presented in The Psychology of Self-Esteem, by the same author.  The difference between low self-esteem and high self-esteem is the difference between passivity and action, between failure and success.  Effective techniques are presented:

• Breaking free from negative self-concept/self-defeating behavior.
• Dissolving internal barriers to success in work and love
• Overcoming anxiety, depression, guilt, and anger

THE SIX PILLARS OF SELF-ESTEEM
341 Pages
Nathaniel Branden, 1995

• Six action-based practices for daily living
• Simple exercises for increasing personal awareness and effectiveness
• The importance of self-esteem in the workforce, parenting, education, psychotherapy, and society