session 1 – the art of empowerment sunday, march 10 th, 2013
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Family In ChristProgram
Session 1 – The Art of Empowerment
Sunday, March 10th, 2013
What is Self-Esteem?
Positive Authentic Guilt Negative False Guilt
What is Self-Esteem?
Self-Esteem versus Humility
0 + Infinity = ? “I can do all things in Christ who is strengthening me”
Self-esteem is the result of comparing who you want to be and who you think you are.
Healthy Self-Esteem versusLow Self-Esteem
Does my child have a problem with self-esteem?
- Enjoying interaction?
- Fast frustration? - Shy, withdrawn? - negative self-talk?
Do I have a problem with self-esteem?
- Defensiveness - Oversensitivity - Perfectionist behavior Habits to num the hurt Mental health issues:
eating disorder, depression, anxiety, personality disorder…
What causes low Self-Esteem?
Many reasons Our focus today is on
our role as parents 10 Negative
parenting styles
Parenting styles that affect child’s self-esteem
Authoritarian Parents Perfectionist Parents Rejecting Parents Overprotective Parents Overindulgent Parents Overpermissive
Parents Severe Parents Inconsistent Parents
Double-binding Parents
Absent parents
Other reasons causing Low SE
Negative modeling Dysfunctional
families Some learning
disabilities Negative
experiences And other…
Positive Parenting Styles
Permissive Authoritative
Parenting Skills
Love Unconditional
Acceptance Sense of belonging Competence Assertiveness
References
“Self-Esteem” by Dr Nabil Baky ( 6 Audio lectures ) “Helping the struggling adolescent” by Dr Les
Parrott www.mind.org.uk/mental_health_a-z/8061_how_to_i
ncrease_your_self-esteem http://jeunessejecoute.ca/Teens/InfoBooth/
Emotional-Health/Self-esteem.aspx http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/
self_esteem.html# http://www.mind.org.uk/mental_health_a-z/8061_ho
w_to_increase_your_self-esteem http://www.getesteem.com/about-self-
esteem.html#therapistslse
Glory be to God Forever