2 sem Module 2

Building Self-Confidence
and Self-Esteem
Module
2
Learning Objectives
-This module is intended to help the reader or the
participant in understanding the importance of
self-esteem, discover the barriers to the
development of self-esteem and self-confidence
and apply apply therapies for building self-
confidence.

Expected Learning Outcome
Explain how self-image
affects one’s feelings,
attitudes and behavior ;
Identify indicators of a
positive and negative
self-image;
Look into their self-
image, assess their level
of confidence and
explain how these affect
their present attitudes,
success and happiness.
Recognize the
underlying factors in the
development of self-
esteem and self-
confidence.
Discover and apply
basic therapies in the
development of a
positive self-image and
self-confidence.

• People succeed in life because they are
convinced they can. They believe in themselves,
in their abilities and potentials and at the same
time they honestly recognize their recognize
their weaknesses or limitations. As the saying
goes:
“ What we think, we feel,
what we feel, we act.”
Think that you are capable, and you will
feel confident and act confident. Act
confident and people will start to have
confidence in you.

Self Concept Inventory
Critical Thinking – Analyzing
information and experiences in an
objective manner;
Creative Thinking – Generating
novel yet appropriate solutions to
problems of life, art, science, or any
other domain;
Decision Making -The process of
assessing an issue by considering all
possible/available options and the
effects those different decisions might
have on them;
Problem Solving – Confronting a
problem, formulating choices,
selecting among the choices,
choosing the most suitable one,
following it through in the face of
impediments, and repeating the
process until an appropriate solution
is reached.

Importance of Life Skills
Exploring
alternatives
Weighing pros
and cons
Making rational
decisions
Effective
communication
Assertiveness:
saying NO.

Pressures on students
Student
Academic
pressures
Peer
pressure
Family
issues
Self-
image
and self-
esteem
Challenges
of puberty
and
adolescence.

Issues among youth
Motivation to study
on a regular basis
Communication with
teachers and
parents
Coping with stress –
exams/failures,
suicide
Self - esteem not
related to
performance,
appearance,
possessions
Bullying
Cigarette
Smoking/Substance
Use
Gender and
sexuality.

Needs of Adolescents
• Questioning “Who Am I” and exploring
identities: personal, relational, vocational,
spiritual/religious, ethical, and
sexual/romantic
• Need autonomy with monitoring and support
Exploring
Self and
Identity
• Issues of Self-Esteem
• Parent-child conflict: wish for independence
vs. inability to be self-sufficient
Acceptance
from Self
and Others
• Rapid physical and psychological changes
require adjustment of concept
• Peer rejection and peer pressure
• Critical period for formation of habits good or
bad.
Mental
Health

LIFE SKILLS TRAINING FOR
SCHOOL STUDENTS

Indicators Of a Positive
Self Image

Indicators of Negative
Self Image
Physical Sign
•Tense and anxious
•Gloomy and unhappy countenance
•Hesitance to give an eye contact
•Keeping physical distance
•Weak and wilted handshake
•Sloppy and shabby appearance
•Weak, too soft and uncertain voice

Self Image
Pychological Signs
1. Pychosomatic tendencies(always sick)
2. Timidity and shyness
3. Tendency to withdraw or isolate himself
4. Always seeking attention
5. Being too pleasing in an attempt to gain acceptance
6. Monopolizing a conversation, being a compulsive talker
7. Compulsive smoking or drinking, resorting to scapegoat
8. Impatience abd irritability
9. Tendency to be judgemental or insulting
10. Indulgence in gossips or hearsays
11. Always Complaining
12. Refusal to admit mistakes
13. All knowing attitude, pretending to know a lot of things

Self Image
Pychological Signs
14. Tendency to inhibit or dominate others
15. Jeoulousy and envy
16. Suspiciousness or paranoid behavior
17. Remorse or guilt, feeling ashamed
18. Tendency to compare oneself with others
19. Idol worship- idolizing sports heroes, movie stars, etc
20. Dislike of oneself
21. Resorting to various form of defense mechanisms
Like rationalizations, etc

THERAPIES FOR WHOLENESS
From low self-esteem
From false self
From wounded child
From a fallen child
To high self-esteem
To true self
To a healed-wonder child
To a restored,
resurrected child

Therapy 1- Let Go of Your Bondages
Ex. “I’m good for
nothing, I’m inferior,
I’m stupid, etc.”

3. Dependence on Social Approval

Are you a Slave of Social Approval?
Answer the following
Questions:
Score 2 if the
statement is always
true;
1 if sometimes true
and 0 if never true.

() 1. Do you get so
upset and angry
when rumors
about you spread
around ?

() 2. Do you feel very
disappointed when
your boss or spouse
does not notice you or
the good thing you
have done ?

() 3. Do you apologize
often even when not at
fault ?

() 4. Do you tend to play
“marty” sacrificing
yourself or your
happiness in an effort to
win others’ love and
approval?

() 5. Do you feel
threatened or deeply
hurt or affected when
someone disagrees
with you ?

() 6. Do you fret or get
irritated easily when
confronted or given
negative feedback?

() 7. Are you hesitant
to say “no” to the
demands of others
for fear of hurting
them?

() 8. Are you extremely
bothered when you
hear demeaning or
discouraging
statements like “It
won’t work. There’s no
more hope for you”.

() 9. Are you afraid
to express
disagreement
when not
convinced of what
others have to
say?

() 10. Do you
always dress and
act in way that is
pleasing to
others more than
what is pleasing
to you?

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