Self-esteem expert invites women to be themselves

Media Release
February 2010

Self-esteem expert invites NZ women to be themselves

Self-esteem is a loaded subject for most women.

While we know it’s essential for happiness and success, it’s not a topic for the faint-hearted and forces us to examine our true feelings about ourselves.

Dr Christina Berton, a self-esteem expert whose work has reached more than 11,500 mothers and daughters and in total touched more than 140,000 lives in Mexico visited New Zealand recently to spread the word about the power of female self-esteem.

The Liberty of Being Me is a newly launched DVD which was recorded and produced during Christina’s visit to NZ.
Christina conveys her message in both lecture theatres and informal gatherings inviting women to think about their self-esteem, truly valuing themselves and how their empowerment can help themselves and those around them.

“True and honest self acceptance… really believing that this is who I am, and that it’s ok to be who I am… that’s what we all strive for,” says Christina.

Available via www.rcstevens.org.nz for $15 +p&p, The Liberty of Being Me provides insights into how we can grapple with our issues and improve our self-esteem – and why it’s so crucial. All proceeds from the DVD sales will help fund this year’s projects, including a mothers & daughters workshop to be launched in Auckland.

The link between low self-esteem and social problems is globally researched and documented including domestic violence, eating disorders and addictions.

“In a country where one in three women become a victim of violence at some stage in their life, we need to make sure our own self-esteem is healthy, and prepare our daughters and young people to face challenges,” says Penny Stevens of the R&C Stevens Charitable Trust which funded Dr Berton’s DVD.

Christina Berton is the founder of the Amara Pro Self-Esteem Foundation in Mexico and has serves on the International board of the Dove Self-Esteem Foundation.

In March 2010 she will be returning to New Zealand to establish the True You Mothers and Daughters programme, based on the successful model she has developed at the Amara Foundation.

The Liberty of Being me was filmed and produced by award winning New Zealand Video Production Company – Tuatara Pictures, directed by Camelia Petrus

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