Adolescence is a great stage in life because it brings new freedom and opportunity. It can also be challenging and overwhelming because it carries additional responsibilities. During this period it is essential to discover who you are and form your own identity. Jennifer Costanza focuses on helping young people improve their self-esteem in her work Building Self-Worth: A Teen Guide to a Strong Sense of Self, Purpose, and Meaning. This guide not only boosts confidence but also encourages teens to recognize and value their uniqueness. It addresses mental, social, and personal issues so that they can face new challenges with a positive outlook. Topics such as finding purpose and establishing meaningful relationships are discussed. This guide also addresses school matters such as maintaining motivation and coping with anxiety.

Jennifer Costanza writes in a conversational tone. One section that caught my attention discusses personal challenges, which she describes as a game where the obstacles are in control at each level and must be overcome. This different perspective provides space for a new approach. The book also takes a look at some more serious topics like bullying and stress. I liked the activities that are recommended, many of which involve writing. These invite you to reflect on various aspects of your personality and interaction with others. My favorite part deals with discipline because it is explained in an informal way and with tips that are easy to follow. Building Self-Worth deals with many everyday aspects of life that will enable young people to navigate adolescence in a healthy and manageable way.

Life is hard. Being a teenager is even harder. Jennifer Costanza MA, LMFT, understands this and has given teens a fantastic book of advice and wisdom in Building Self-Worth: A Teen Guide to Strong Sense of Self, Purpose, and Meaning. Jennifer deals with every aspect of being a teen. Self-worth is one of the most important values anyone can have. With it, people can accomplish the most unbelievable feats; while without it, people are almost sure to fail. People with low self-esteem may be seen as perfectionists, fearful, anxious, and depressed. How does one develop a healthy self-image? This book gives workable answers that will resonate with your teen. Along with the advice, Jennifer gives various exercises such as journaling, affirmations, and gratitude that will help the reader develop the desired traits. This book is sure to become a classic for teens. You will be glad you bought this book for your teen when you see how much it helps them blossom and grow into responsible and respectable adults.

I spent over forty years as a pastoral counselor. Some of my most challenging clients were teens who were grappling with the very core of life. I wish that I had been able to recommend Building Self-Worth by Jennifer Costanza to every teen who walked through my door. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jennifer has the experience to write words that go straight to the hearts of teens. With suicide being high among teens, it is vital to help them with their struggles, and this book is just the help they need. The information is eye-opening and encouraging. If your teen needs professional help, this book will help them make that decision and might very well save their life. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I recommend that parents read this book as well as their teens. It will open doors of communication that will last a lifetime.

When it comes to self-esteem, we all have difficulties from time to time. There are occasions when each of us feels that we just don’t measure up to what we want to be or what we think we should be. Building Self-Worth: A Teen Guide to a Strong Sense of Self, Purpose, and Meaning by Jennifer Costanza MA, LMFT, is all about what you should do when that happens and perhaps even before. It’s about teaching you the foundations of self-worth and self-esteem and then turning that into actionable skills. You will learn about communication problems and manipulation and the like and then about the positives you need to employ, like empathy and conflict resolution, and when and how you’ll need to use those new tools.

We all know that we’re supposed to have a good sense of self-worth and self-esteem, but achieving it is a different story. Building Self-Worth by Jennifer Costanza helps you figure out what to do and it helps you accomplish it in ways that make sense. This includes overcoming the actual obstacles that are in your path and using your new self-esteem to achieve the things that are important to you. It’s not about learning these things in an abstract sense. It’s rather about applying them in your daily life, which is the essence of any self-help book. The exercise sections help you apply the principles that you’ve been reading about. My favorite is the exercise in chapter 3. It’s hard to achieve that level of introspection, but it’s important to allow you to move forward with your life in a positive way.

Being a teenager comes with its challenges, especially in this increasingly fast-paced, social media-influenced world. Teenagers nowadays have to deal with enormous amounts of pressure from peers, leading to increasing anxiety, mental stress, and fatigue levels. A robust self-esteem is essential for their mental health and well-being. In Building Self-Worth: A Teen Guide to a Strong Sense of Self, Purpose, and Meaning, Jennifer Costanza, MA, LMFT, illustrates how teenagers can build their self-worth and navigate the challenges that come their way. They should identify their core values and beliefs and reflect upon what makes them unique. This will help them to forge their authentic selves. They should accept constructive criticism, embrace imperfections, and move beyond their comfort zone to achieve personal growth. The book will also help them deal with anxiety, stress, and fatigue. Minimize distractions to find fulfillment and become the person you want to be.

Jennifer Costanza, MA, LMFT, is a licensed therapist with years of experience treating trauma and anxiety disorder. With Building Self-Worth, she provides readers with the tools and practices necessary to live a well-balanced life with healthy relationships, meaning, and purpose. The author urges readers to set clear goals, manage time wisely, and pursue healthy habits. They should also practice self-care, be honest with themselves, and have the courage to face life's challenges head-on. Costanza also emphasizes that fostering meaningful relationships helps boost your self-esteem. Teenagers constantly have to navigate mental health issues, academic pressure, bullying, and the negative aspects of social media. That's why books like this one have become such must-haves in homes, schools, and public libraries. I found it to be a well-researched and particularly relevant book that even adults can benefit from. Highly recommended.