Organization:National Association for Self-Esteem

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Short description: American advocacy organization

The National Association for Self-Esteem (NASE) is an American organization devoted to promoting the importance of self-esteem. The organization describes its purpose as "to fully integrate self-esteem into the fabric of American society so that every individual, no matter what their age or background, experiences personal worth and happiness."[1] It was founded in 1986 as the National Council for Self-Esteem.[2]

History

In 1986, with sponsorship by State Assemblyman John Vasconcellos, the state of California created the California Task Force to Promote Self-Esteem and Personal and Social Responsibility. The Task Force completed a report and was subsequently disbanded, but the creation of the National Council for Self-Esteem was motivated by its work.[2]

Organization and membership

NASE is organized into chapters. At one time the organization had 66 chapters in 29 different states.[3]

Members over the years have included:

  • Nathaniel Branden[2]
  • Virginia Satir[4]
  • Gloria Steinem[2]
  • Sean Stephenson[5]
  • Denis Waitley[6]

References

  1. "National Association for Self-Esteem (homepage)". http://www.self-esteem-nase.org/index.php. Retrieved August 15, 2011. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Hewitt, John P. (1998). The Myth of Self-Esteem. New York: St. Martin's Press. pp. 60–61. ISBN 0-312-17556-6. https://archive.org/details/mythofselfesteem0000hewi/page/60. 
  3. Collins, Robert M. (2007). The Age of Reagan: Transforming American Politics and Culture. New York: Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-231-12400-3. 
  4. "Who Virginia Was and Why She Mattered". Virginia Satir Global Network. http://satirglobal.org/about-virginia-satir/. Retrieved November 27, 2012. 
  5. "About Sean". Sean Stephenson Enterprises. http://www.timetostand.com/bio.htm. Retrieved November 27, 2012. 
  6. Waitley, Denis (1995). Empires of the Mind. HarperCollins. p. 82. ISBN 0-688-14763-1. 

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