I Hate Myself. Now What?

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.