The document discusses building self-esteem. It defines self-esteem as one's judgment of their own worth and capabilities. Self-esteem is learned from experiences and can change over time. Low self-esteem results from feeling incompetent in important areas of life and is characterized by behaviors like excessive bragging or blaming others. The foundation for happiness and success is having a positive self-view, which develops from unconditional love and acceptance as a child. Five feelings that build high self-esteem are security, self-knowledge, belonging, purpose, and competence. The document provides ideas to enhance these feelings in children.

1. BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM

2. Definition… “ Self-esteem is the judgment or opinion we hold about ourselves. It’s the extent to which we perceive ourselves to be worthwhile and capable human beings.” “ Self-esteem is the picture we have of ourselves.”

6. Researchers tell us that the foundation for happiness and success is a positive judgment of self. Research has documented the importance of positive regard from significant others (parents, peers, & teachers) as a critical determinant of self-esteem. Positive regard needs to be unconditional; a child feels loved and accepted regardless of his/her ability or behaviors.

7. Take a minute…

9. The positive experience that you had probably satisfied a basic emotional need. It helped reinforce a belief in your own value as a person. Each of those feelings just mentioned represents one of the five building blocks that comprise high self-esteem.

28. REFERENCES Dr. Michele Borba, Home Esteem Builders, Jamar Press, 1994. Jim Ewing & Karen Liptak, Smart Parenting, The Positive Line, 2002. SiriNam S. Khalsa, Group Exercises for Enhancing Social Skills & Self-Esteem, Professional Resource Press, 1996. The New Yorker Collection from Cartoonbank.com

29. THIS POWER POINT PRESENTATION WAS MADE POSSIBLE WITH HELP FROM: Jay Shirey Nicholas Shirey Cindy Kaldenbach