Build Me Up Buttercup:Self Esteem As It Relates to Abuse

PreventionSara Willis & Jessica Naslund & Self Advocate

ObjectivesKnowledge: Understand the concept of self

esteemAttitudes/values: Appreciate how people,

events and circumstances influence self esteem

Skills: Explore our own self worth

Vulnerable PopulationsStatistics of Abuse by Population

ElderlyChildrenSubstance abuseMental illnessDevelopmental/intellectual disabilities

Other Factors That Put People At Risk

Needs support with personal careHas a physical disabilityFamily History of AbuseLimited privacyLack of EducationLittle or no support systemFew opportunities to engage in healthy relationshipsFamily crisisFinancial Problems

Safe Circle CoalitionApril 2010

Identify and recommend best practices in the areas of healthy relationships and sexuality as well as to raise awareness in the St. Louis region about prevention, identification, and response to abuses or exploitation.

Dave Hingsburger’sRing of Safety

What Is A Healthy Self Concept?Self-esteem may be described as a

person’s view of their worth and may be influenced by:PerformanceAbilitiesAppearanceThe judgment of significant others

What Gives Us Self Esteem?

How Do You Rate?Self Esteem Factors

Access to Infor-mation

Healthy Rela-tionships

Recreation ChoicesSelf Advocacy Have GoalsAchieve Goals Gets Privacy

What Takes Self Esteem Away?

High Self Esteem=More Healthy Relationships

Able to better advocate for yourselfWhen you feel better about yourself, you

communicate betterYou have to love yourself first before others

can love youConfident people attract other confident

peopleAllow only positive people in your lifeThe people in your life value youYou share in decision making

Question & Comments

Thank you so much for your time!

If you want to learn more about Safe Circle and their mission or you would like a copy of this

presentation, please email jnaslund@ywcastlouis.org