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Building Family Strengths: Positive

Identity and Self-Esteem

Interpersonal Studies

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What Does a Family Have to Do with Self-Esteem?


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The Influence of Family Environment

Provides:

Sense of security

Physical needs

Love

Opportunities to learn, create,

and explore


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Where Does Positive Identity Begin?


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Erikson’s Theory of Socialization

Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages

Basic trust versus mistrust

Autonomy versus shame and doubt

Initiative versus guilt

Industry versus inferiority


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Erikson’s Theory of Socialization

Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages

Identity versus role confusion

Intimacy versus isolation

Generativity versus stagnation

Ego integrity versus despair


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Building a Self-Esteem

Have a positive sense of self

and a strong self-esteem

Highlight your strengths

Be proud of your talents, skills

and abilities


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How to Build a Self-Esteem

Find something to praise others

everyday

Model that positive acts will

result in positive praise


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Communicate openly

Be honest

Be patient

Listen without being judgmental or critical

Suggest positive behaviors and outcomes

Avoid negative comments


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Set attainable goals

Develop a workable plan

Celebrate the progress of

attaining the goal

Celebrate the attainment of the

goal


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Surround yourself with people and things that

you love


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Meeting Children’s Social and Emotional

Needs

Remember the importance of

the family

Develop trust and the right to

disagree

Be supportive

Offer positive ways to use their

curiosity

Set a good example


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Children with Special Needs

Be more positive than negative

Find something the child is

passionate about

Give the child responsibilities

Be involved with their school

and placement of classes

Spend time with your child


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How Can Abuse Affect Self-Esteem in the Family?


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Self-Esteem Tips


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References and Resources

Images:

Microsoft Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft.

Erik Erikson BiographyPublic domain image of Erikson.http://psychology.about.com/b/2008/07/07/psychology-biography-of-the-week-erik-erikson.htm

Textbooks:

Brisbane, H. (2010). The developing child. Columbus, OH: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.

Johnson, L. (n.d.). Strengthening family & self. 6th ed.

Websites:

Child Development InstituteUseful information on Building Your Child's Self-Esteem.http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/psychology/building-you-childs-self-esteem/

YouTube™:10 Tips for Improved Self-EsteemStart improving self-esteem today using any one or all of these 10 Amazing Strategies!http://youtu.be/Oc-B536E6MY


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http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/psychology/building-you-childs-self-esteem/

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