1. 3 Emotional Needs
Love and to be Loved: Cared for, special to people in spite of shortcomings or habits.
Need to Belong: to be a member or part of a particular group, organization, or class.
Need to feel worthwhile: Making a difference or a contribution to something.

2. What Makes You, You
Personality: a unique combination of things that make you different then everyone else.
Self-Concept: the internal picture you have of yourself based on your own beliefs AND the responses of others.
Self-Esteem: Confidence in one’s own worth or abilities.
Self Awareness: having a clear perception of your personality, including strengths, weaknesses, habits, beliefs, and emotions

3. Feeling Good Dice Game
1 = What are 2 nice things your friends would say about you? 2 = Name one good thing that has happened to you this week. 3 = Talk about 2 things you are good at. 4 = Name 1 complement you have received that made you feel happy 5 = Talk about 2 positive qualities you have. 6 = What are the flaws you think you have?

4. Importance of Self-esteem
Self-esteem affects our trust in others, our relationships, our work – nearly every part of our lives. UC Davis Medical Center
When you value yourself, you feel secure and worthwhile.
Healthy self awareness leads to a generally positive relationship with other people.

5. What specific things can affect our self-esteem?

6. Signs of Poor Self-esteem
Pick 3
Consistent anxiety
Frequently focusing on the negative.
Do not accept complements
Constant need for attention and the “spot light”
Negative self talk

7. Consequences of Poor Self-esteem
Antisocial behavior
Major depression
Eating Disorders
Drug use
Self Harm
Low Academic Performance

8. How can our Self-esteem improve?

9. Enhancing Self-Esteem (Pick 4)
Spend time with caring friends
Avoid people who put you down or treat you badly
Eat Healthy and Exercise
Improve a talent.
Positive affirmations about self and others
Be true to yourself
Set goals

10. Signs of Good Mental/Emotional Health
You face life’s challenges with optimism
You can motivate yourself to achieve goals
You express your feelings
You cope with feelings in a healthy way.
Focus on your strengths
Resilience

11. Most people live their life within the opinion of others.
You don’t have to become your negative beliefs.