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

2. 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 

3. 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?

4. 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