Why is Self-Esteem Important in Human Services Work? Week One

Why SE is Important in HuSer Work Now Ripples from economic downturn Loss of jobs, homes Delay of retirement = ↓QOL Cutbacks in social services Cutbacks in education Aging population & extended lifespans Extended wars, polarizing events Global warming 

Portrait of Self-Efficacy Does this person model self-esteem? Failed in business bankruptcy Defeated for State Legislature Fiancée dies Nervous breakdown Defeated in Election 2 years later Defeated for U.S. Congress Defeated again for U.S. Congress Defeated once again for U.S. Congress Defeated for U.S. Senate Defeated for U.S. Vice President Defeated again for the U.S. Senate Do you recognize this person?

Portrait of Self-Efficacy Abraham Lincoln Failed in business bankruptcy, 1831 Defeated for State Legislature, 1832 Failed in business bankruptcy, 1834 Fiancée dies, 1835 Nervous breakdown, 1836 Defeated Election 1838 Defeated for U.S. Congress, 1843 Defeated again for U.S. Congress, 1846 Defeated once again for U.S. Congress, 1848 Defeated for U.S. Senate, 1855 Defeated for U.S. Vice President 1856 Defeated again for the U.S. Senate, 1858 Elected President of the USA, 1860