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

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 Sense of security  Physical needs  Love  Opportunities to learn, create, and explore 4 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

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 Public domain image  Industry versus inferiority http://commons.wikimedi a.org/wiki/File:Erik_Erikson. png Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

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Erikson’s Theory of Socialization Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages  Identity versus role confusion  Intimacy versus isolation  Generativity versus stagnation Public domain image  Ego integrity versus despair http://commons.wikimedi a.org/wiki/File:Erik_Erikson. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. png

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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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Building a Self-Esteem  Communicate openly  Be honest  Be patient

 Listen without being judgmental or critical  Suggest positive behaviors and outcomes

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Building a Self-Esteem  Set attainable goals  Develop a workable plan  Celebrate the progress of attaining the goal  Celebrate the attainment of the goal

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Building a Self-Esteem

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 13 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

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 14 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

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 Biography Public 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 Institute Useful information on Building Your Child's Self-Esteem. http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/psychology/building-you-childs-self-esteem/ YouTube™: 10 Tips for Improved Self-Esteem Start improving self-esteem today using any one or all of these 10 Amazing Strategies! http://youtu.be/Oc-B536E6MY

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