1. Self-Esteem and Gangs
Facilitated by a member of the faculty and/or staff at
KEYS Academy and Options HS

2. Your Presenter… A member of the faculty at KEYS Academy or Options HS
Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation

3. Rules for Training Participation is crucial No wrong/stupid answers
Respect one another
No talking while others talk,
No rude comments or noises
Wait until you’re called upon
Self-Esteem

4. Why we’re here… Because we have to be
To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood
To learn more about ourselves

5. How we’re going to do it…
Discussion
Everyone participates
Some, very little lecture
Activity or activities
Some Conclusions

6. Questions?

7. Ice Breaker What is an ice breaker? Definition of an ice breaker:
An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction

8. Ice Breaker!!!!

9. Topic of the Day: Self-Esteem and Gangs
What is self-esteem?
How does joining a gang affect your self-esteem?

10. Definition of “Self-esteem”
According to Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary, self-esteem is:
A confidence and satisfaction with oneself
Synonyms include:
Self-respect
Self-conceit
Love yourself

11. Why Children May Join Gangs
A family member may be in a gang already
For protection against rival gangs
Pressure to join a gang is very strong
To fit in
Out of boredom or too much time on their hands
Any others?

12. Which of the following could cause a child to join a gang?
Negative view of life
Perfectionist attitude
Mistrusting others – even those who show signs of affection
Blaming behavior
Fear of taking risks
Feelings of being unloved and unlovable
Dependence – letting others make decisions
Fear of being ridiculed

13. How Can You Raise Your Self-Esteem?
Try this. Replace the message “I made a stupid mistake, and I am no good at this job,” with “Yes, I made a mistake but I have learned from it, and now I can do a better job.”

14. How Can You Improve Your Self-Esteem? (con’t).
I respect myself and others
I am lovable and likable
I am confident, and it shows
I care about myself
I am creating loving, healthy relationships
I am a good friend to myself and others
I accept myself just as I am
I look great
Life is good, and I like being a part of it

15. Things that affect self-esteem
Your value as a person
The work you do
How you view your own achievements
How you see yourself in connection to the rest of the world

16. Things that affect self-esteem
How you believe others see you
Your ability to take care of problems or situations on your own
Your purpose in life or your potential for happiness/success in the future
Any others?

17. Activity: Grateful List
Create a grateful list and share with the class.

18. Conclusions
So how can we help someone with low self- esteem from joining a gang?

19. Additional Resources:
youngpeople.html
sap/Documents/Self_esteem.pdf
experts.com/cultivating-gratitude.html