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Working with young children can boost their self-esteem— and yours. p34

Figure 2.1 The Maslow Pyramid To attain the highest level of psychological health, you must first satisfy your needs for safety and security, love and affection, and self-esteem. Figure 2-1 p35

Health and wealth don’t equal happiness. People with disabilities report almost the same level of life satisfaction as others. p37

Volunteering to help others, like these students serving meals to the homeless, can contribute to a profound sense of life satisfaction. p39

Giving and getting support from others is fundamental to good psychological health and emotional well-being. p40

Prayer, a spiritual practice of millions of people, is the most widely used form of complementary and alternative medicine. p43

Helping or giving to others enhances selfesteem, relieves stress, and protects psychological well-being. p44

Table 2-1 p46

Figure 2.2 Stages of Sleep Differences in brain wave patterns characterize the various stages of sleep. Figure 2-2 p48