"In this outstanding audio program, the pioneering psychotherapist, Dr. Nathaniel Branden, details for you — in easy-to-understand language — the action, both mental and physical, you can take to advance your self-esteem and the self-esteem of others. His recommended strategies for building self-esteem have been thoroughly tested with the many thousands he has helped during his 30 years as a psychotherapist."

In this course Nathaniel Branden presents the culminating achievement of a lifetime of clinical practice and research. He conclusively demonstrates the importance of self-esteem as it relates to our health, personal achievements and positive relationships.

When I think of nourishing the soul, I think of nurturing the ability to respond positively to life - that is, the ability to sustain passion for our interests, values, and projects. I believe that the worst of all spiritual defeats is to lose enthusiasm for life's possibilities.

As the world becomes more complex, competitive, challenging, self-esteem is more important than ever. The shift from a manufacturing-based society to one based on information, and the emergence of a global economy characterized by rapid change have created growing demands on our psychological resources.