Self-Esteem 101
The picture or perception of ourselves. A person's mental model if their abilities and attributes.
What is self-concept?
The tendency for persons with LSE to blame themselves when things go wrong instead of taking into account other things over which they have no control (i.e., the actions of others).
What is Self-Blame?
Research has shown that this mode of therapy is one of the most effective treatments for low self-esteem.
What Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)?
Which of the following statements would boost someone’s self-esteem?
Depression and the effects of Covid 19 impact children’s self-esteem? True or False?
True
A person's overall opinion of yourself. This is how you feel about your abilities and limitations.
What is self-esteem?
Persons with LSE may often engage in discussion with themselves that are negative, critical and/or self-blaming; this phenomenon is referred to:
What is Negative Self-talk?
In this intervention, clients repeat positive phrases and statements to themselves to help challenge negative thoughts and encourage positive changes in their life.
What are positive affirmations?
How do activities such as working out and eating healthy effect self-esteem?
These activities boost or increase self-esteem.
Which gender and age group experienced lower self-esteem during the covid 19 pandemic?
Females between the ages of 18 - 22
High, low and inflated refer to the three types of ________.
What is self-esteem?
Persons with LSE may be low in this trait such that they find it hard to cope with or bounce back from challenging or unexpected life events.
What is (Low) Resilience?
In this intervention, clients are asked to write a detailed entry about one thing they are grateful for.
What is a gratitude journal?
People with healthy self-esteem treat themselves and others with respect, take responsibility for their own behavior, and are proud of what they accomplish. True or False.
TRUE. These are characteristics of an individual with Healthy Self-Esteem.
What are some things that attributes to a person’s self-esteem during the global pandemic?
Age, education, socioeconomic status, time on devices and hobbies.
With _______ self-esteem, the person loves the self for who they are; whereas with __________ self-esteem, the person loves themself more than others and exaggerates their abilities.
What is high and inflated self-esteem?
In this manifestation of LSE, the person acts happy and successful, but is really terrified of failure. They live with constant fear that of being found out and needs continuous success to maintain the mast of positive self-esteem:
(A) The Rebel
(B) The Imposter
(C) The Victim
What is (B) The Imposter?
In this semi-structured, projective technique, clients are asked to read a sentence "stem" and then finish the sentence in a way that is meaningful to them.
What is a Sentence Completion test?
Which of the following probably means that you have healthy self-esteem?
What are the two pillars that children’s self-esteem is built on?
Acceptance and competence
Name 7 characteristics of low self-esteem.
negative self-talk
self-doubt or worry
unwilling to enforce health boundaries
lack of control
negative social comparison
trying to please others
low confidence
difficulty accepting positive feedback
The proper term to describe the act of “cutting” - using a sharp object such as a razor, knife or scissors to intentionally create scratches, marks or cuts into the skin.
What is Non-suicidal self-injury?
In this mode of therapy, clients are taught/encouraged to become more aware of the present moment, with an attitude of openness, curiosity, and non-judgment.
What is Mindfulness?
High amounts of self-respect, feeling good in your own skin, never comparing yourself to others and self-love are all considered to be characteristics of what?
What is Healthy/High Self-Esteem?
What are some ways you can get your confidence back after Covid 19?
Smile more, learn new things, release doubt, eliminate negative self-talk, talk it out, explore yourself, stop comparing yourself to others, and set realistic expectations.