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Part 3: Low Self Esteem. Rules & Assumptions

In part 1 we looked at what low self esteem can look like. In part 2 we looked at how low self esteem is developed through early experiences and experiences later in life. In this section we will continue to look at how low self esteem is developed and understand this from a psychological perspective.Continue reading “Part 3: Low Self Esteem. Rules & Assumptions”

Blogbites: Do you know how to support someone when they are upset?

Do you know how to support someone when they are upset? Sometimes we say things to stop someone crying, thinking that if the stop crying they will feel better. In therapy I often sit with clients when they are upset, encouraging them to feel their sadness. Often years of tears have built up, resulting inContinue reading “Blogbites: Do you know how to support someone when they are upset?”

Part 2: Low self Esteem-How does it develop?

In Part 1 I introduced what low self esteem can look like. In Part 2 we will look at how low self esteem can develop. Low self esteem will develop in a different way for everyone and the information provided below discusses common reasons. For support with understanding your own low self esteem and howContinue reading “Part 2: Low self Esteem-How does it develop?”

Anti Bullying week 2018

This week is Anti-bullying week, with the theme of ‘respect’. Cyber bullying is becoming more prevalent among young children and teens, which makes sense since so much of today’s communication and learning takes place online. This post is designed to give children and young teens some information about how to keep themselves safe. I haveContinue reading “Anti Bullying week 2018”

Part 1: Low Self Esteem-What is it?

It is common for an individual to feel uncertain about themselves, lack in confidence or think about themselves in a negative way. Self esteem can also be called ‘self worth’, ‘self image’ or ‘self concept’. All of these terms relate to how we view and think about ourselves. Self esteem usually refers to how we view and think Continue reading “Part 1: Low Self Esteem-What is it?”