Self-esteem lies at the core of psychological health. This paper presents several strategies individuals might use for stopping negative self-criticism, overcoming self-rejection, and developing greater acceptance and compassion for themselves and others. The first step involves identifying any negative self-talk and then writing these thoughts…

The classroom teacher often does not receive necessary positive reinforcement, which tends to lead to low self-esteem. Tips for helping the teacher become more self-aware and more self-confident are offered. (DF)

The definition of self-concept used here is "the person's view of himself," which is bound to the person's transactions with significant others in his environment. The two sources of data about the self-concept are the subject and the observer, each with his own biases. In inventories and checklists, Ss are limited to the statement given them. In…

The document discusses the significance of psychological curricula, presents outlines of several specific curricula which can be purchased, and raises and answers questions about why it is important for children to participate in classes in which they can examine their feelings and their images of themselves and others. It is stated that the…

Authorities indicate people need to feel loved and to believe they are performing a worthwhile task before they can feel successful in today's society. Applying this dictum to teachers, discussion centers on interaction belonging, building self-worth, the real life of and staff member involvement with the lonely teacher, and solutions. (JC)

Self esteem in both the male and female is seen as a need more basic than sexual activity. (Author/CJ)

Following an explanation of the importance of a positive self concept for academic achievement, the self, its emergence, and effects on its development are described briefly. (KW)

Teachers, a school custodian, and a college student describe ways they have found to be helpful in building students' self-esteem. Teachers can contribute through warmth, sensitivity, fairness, trust, respect for students, and by setting high standards. Administrators can also help by making conscious attempts to raise teachers' self-esteem. (PP)

This learning module is designed for the teacher of children in the middle school years. The purpose is to prepare the teacher to foster in the children a positive self-image thus improving their academic achievement and ability to cope with life situations. The module contains self-evaluation tests and perception tests as well as an extensive…

The research of this author indicates that the development of high self-esteem (defined as the good-bad dimension of self-concept) is associated with (1) acceptance, (2) clearly defined limits and moderately high goals, and (3) respectful treatment. Such factors as status, income, and education are only related to high self-esteem if they are a…

Explores professionals' practice of heightening the awareness of child abuse victims as either a goal or a by-product of the investigation-treatment process. Suggests guidelines indicating when it may be advisable to heighten awareness during treatment and when it should be avoided. (HOD)

Proposes a model for a peer group facilitator program which stresses the need for assimilating attempts to understand the self and others as opposed to focusing exclusively on student competencies, intellectual gains, and competitive cognitive processes. (Author/ABB)