Psychosocial Cluster
Self-esteem
There are different resources that could help you/your family members to build self-esteem, these are grouped according to age below.
Children and teenagers
Various resources of information about self-esteem and strategies to build self-esteem in children and teenagers, and stories told by young people who have worked through low self-esteem, are presented in the resource panel. These resources are easily accessible and can be used to guide caregivers or other family members.
Do’s
- Praise your child’s efforts and qualities.
- Focus on what he/she is doing right.
- Schedule sufficient quality time with him/her.
- Be honest about your or your relative’s situation, accept what you cannot change, spend your energy on what you can change; be clear about your values, take value-based actions.
Dont’s
- Do not keep him/her from making mistakes.
- Do not compare him/her with other children.
- Do not nag or ignore him/her when displaying difficult behaviour.
Self-esteem
[parentlink.act.gov.au]
Self-esteem and Teenagers
[parents.au.reachout.com]
Things to Try: Self-esteem
[parents.au.reachout.com]
Adults
Resources in the resource panel provide a combination of facts and easily implementable actions to improve self-esteem.
Tips
- Talk to yourself in a positive way.
- Challenge negative thoughts or ideas about yourself.
- Focus on the ‘here-and-now’ and try not to think about the past or future.
- Try to communicate in a direct way and stand up for yourself.
- Schedule sufficient moments for exercise and quality time with family and friends.
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