A hands-on collection of effective tools for treating self-hatred In I Hate Myself. Now What?: A Step-by-Step Workbook for You and Your Therapist , Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and practicing child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Blaise Aguirre delivers an essential companion resource to the author's widely acclaimed review of self-hatred, I Hate Myself . Dr. Aguirre offers practical and hands-on resources for people struggling with self-loathing and self-hatred, as well as the therapists and loved ones who want to help them heal. This workbook builds and expands on why some people come to incorrectly believe that they are a burden. It provides checklists, questionnaires, techniques, tips, strategies, and structured exercises that readers can work through individually or collaboratively with their therapist, creating a bridge between self-help and professional treatment. Inside the book: Effective exercises designed for both self-guided work and therapist-client collaboration A practical toolkit for addressing an under-discussed component of suicidality in patients experiencing distress Step-by-step therapeutic interventions that mental health professionals can implement in their practice An essential resource for putting into practice the research-based insights found in the companion book, I Hate Myself Perfect for people struggling with feelings of self-loathing, self-hatred, and worthlessness, I Hate Myself.
Now What? is an indispensable resource for individuals seeking change, the mental health professionals who guide them, and the loved ones who support their journey toward healing.