Understanding Self-Worth

The authors have written a gem of a book which should be required reading for all Psychology and Counseling students who identify with the Humanistic tradition.

Their book, Worth-Conscious Theory (WCT), offers a rich and expansive view of the concept of self-worth.  Taking us on a journey which includes luminaries like Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, Virginia Satir and many others, the authors masterfully introduce the concept of birthright self-worth (BSW) and describe its importance as a cornerstone of mental health.

The book offers concrete examples of how to utilize the core concepts of WCT in a therapeutic setting.  It also encourages practitioners and students alike to discover new and creative ways to utilize these concepts within their own unique setting. 

As a psychotherapist for over 25 years, this is the most inspiring clinical book I have read in years. Daigneault and Browne have put together a framework of Worth-Conscious Theory with clarity and conciseness. The clinical examples are inspiring and helpful. I felt genuinely excited and filled with new ways of thinking, which I have already put into practice with my clients. This is a much-needed exploration of self-worth for the Psycho- therapy field. It is a welcome guidebook all psychotherapists will want to read and refer to!

Daigneault and Brown have made a significant contribution to therapy practice with their

discussion of Self-Worth. Their book includes invaluable insight into how issues of self-

worth manifest in therapy and how to structure the work to pay it the fundamental

attention it deserves.

Daigneault and Brown present strategies and techniques to help the client live a fuller, authentic life. Their innovative therapeutic approach reflects deep thought, careful observation, and thorough research.

This book is an important contribution to the theory and practice of psychotherapy, presenting a well-developed model that highlights the essential role of self-worth. Drawing from an extensive bibliography, the authors craft a therapeutic approach that is both practical and transformative. This work is an important resource for psychotherapists, counselors, and anyone dedicated to fostering self-realization and meaningful change in their clients. (Dr. Seator is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst.)

1. Identifying the level of Denied Self-Worth in Therapy

2. The Role of Worth-Consciousness in Well-being

3. How Therapists Can Honor Birthright Self-Worth

4. Mapping injunctions involved in Conditional Self-Worth

5. The Difference between Conditional and Birthright Self-Worth

6. Trauma History, Self-Worth, and Therapeutic Interventions

Sage Journals 

Canvas Rebel Magazine 

Kansas City Pitch Magazine (links at the bottom of worth-conscious theory page)

Kansas City Mental Health

Kansas City Star

In Kansas City

Any level of denied self-worth is a hidden driver of psychological suffering. Understanding Self-Worth introduces Worth-Conscious Theory, a framework that helps therapists recognize, treat, and guide clients toward reclaiming self-worth as a birthright.