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Taken from the Lefkoe training manual:

“Because a belief is nothing more than the meaning one attributes to what one perceives, the LBP assists people to eliminate beliefs by realizing that the meaning is not inherent in what was perceived.  It is an interpretation that exists only in one’s mind.  This process is easier to use when the perception of the events that was the source of a belief can be identified.  If the client really gets that she never saw the belief in the world, that it has existed only in her mind, it will disappear.  Seeing that the source of the belief has alternative interpretations usually is required before a client can get that the events have no real meaning.  A client does not have to identify the "real" source of a belief in order for it to disappear.”   -Morty Lefkoe   

See www.LefkoeBeliefsInstitute.com or
read their book, Re-Create Your Life.  

How long does the process usually take?

Sessions are 60-75 minutes long and clients can notice changes following one to three sessions.  Clients have reported some beliefs disappear on their own because of eliminating related beliefs.  Depending on the pattern, three to eight sessions cause complete elimination of the negative (limiting) behavior/feelings for that pattern.  

Is there other beliefs work available?

This process is unique and we have found other helpful resources, but none that will quickly and effectively eliminate your old, tired patterns as well as this work does.  

How can I find other good
reliable resources to help
my self-esteem?

Click Here to access Laurie’s book and ebook, A Guide to Getting It: Self-Esteem

You’re welcome to email Laurie to discuss your particular concerns so she can email you specific related resources at info@creatingatwill.com

Live counselors are available to talk to for a per min. fee at LivePerson.com, but we cannot vouch for each of their qualifications, so take the time to read about them first, view their testimonials and also go to their individual websites.

The National Association for Self-Esteem (NASE) offers resources/materials in their bookstore.

Pickthebrain.com offers many good articles on self improvement. EzineArticles.com also offers good articles on this topic.  You can search by Laurie Sheppard too and you can also look for related articles at her website.

Take a free 10-question assessment on your self-esteem at LifeScript.

What is self-esteem?

The most broad and frequently cited definition of self-esteem within psychology comes from the (1965) study and assessment from Morris Rosenberg, Ph.D., “self-esteem is a favorable or unfavorable attitude toward the self.”

“The Task Force for Self-Esteem and Personal and Social Responsiblity, formed in the State of California in 1987, published its final report, Toward a State of Self-Esteem, in 1990. The mandates of the task force were then turned over to the National Council for Self-Esteem.” - NASE

Blascovich & Tomaka (1991) said, “Self-esteem is generally considered the evaluative component of the self-concept, a broader representation of the self that includes cognitive and behavioral aspects as well as evaluative or affective ones.” 

The Board of the National Association for Self-Esteem (NASE) defined “healthy self-esteem” at their 1991 meeting as, “The experience of being capable of meeting life's challenges and being worthy of happiness.”

Dictionary.com’s (2009) definition says self-esteem is “a realistic respect for or favorable impression of oneself; self-respect.”

Click here to access our free 20-questions assessment that will help you gauge your Self-Esteem and how our program will help you.

What do we mean by “beliefs?”

See Beliefs under the Where I’m Stuck section of this site.  Generally speaking, beliefs are the mental constructs that underlie one’s values, choices and actions. 

For example, “I believe all bosses are egomaniacs,” can prevent you from having quality relationships with those who might manage you.  You may have difficulty taking orders or feeling you don’t have enough control of your work.  You can feel angry, frustrated and resentful.

“I believe all bosses are only here to lead me effectively,” can contribute to positive relationships between you and a boss, but can also prevent you from making selective choices in who you work for and how you interact with them.  This can lead to frustration and anger that your attitude and actions are not appreciated.

Therefore, the most important question to ask regarding our beliefs is, “Am I empowered by believing this and does this belief work in my life?”  If not, then you can use this process to change.   Start today

Also see Wikipedia’s online dictionary which has a vast descriptive page on this as one source to answer the definition of beliefs.