1. How my relationships and environment can affect who I am:

2. ~Family~
Can support, encourage and compliment you.
Rules and guidelines allow you to figure out your place in the world.
Model a healthy self-image
Built in support system which makes you feel safe, even when you make mistakes.
Set expectations and goals you can reach
Note: Family can also negatively influence your self- concept and self- esteem.

3. ~Media~ Often gives us images of perfection that we can’t live up to.
Negative role models that we could aspire to be like.
There is a movement to make us more aware of these issues and to include people who aren’t all ‘perfect.’
Do you feel this movement has been successful?

4. ~Friends~
Can support you and accept you for who you are; encourage you to make healthy choices OR
Can ask you to change and make unhealthy choices that could negatively effect your self-esteem.