1. The mentally healthy self
Authenticity/ realness
Firm Sense of Identity
Deserving of (love
and happiness)
Satisfaction
of basic
security and
esteem needs
Aliveness (feeling life
Energy)
Lead to feelings of
Appropriate to life
(effectiveness)
Operate from a
loving attitude (trust
and confidence in others)

2. Self and types of awareness
Sub-conscious
Egotism
Self-protection
(care, maintenance)
Basic security and executive control
Emotionality
(trust, self-deception)
Practical
Cognitive
Spiritual
Self and types of awareness

3. CORE & SATELLITE NEEDS OF THE SELF
Basic Security & self esteem: efficacy, competence, control
Self-worth,
self-respect, valued by others, integrity
Love, care, approval, acceptance
Aloneness versus togetherness
Significance, recognition, being under-stood
Solitude & company

4. Pultchik’s emotion wheel
Love
Joy
Acceptance
Optimism
Submission
Anticipation
Fear
Aggressiveness
Awe
Anger
Disgust
Sadness
Surprise
Contempt
Disappointment
Remorse

5. The Cycle of Depression
Triggers
Losses: Being rejected or made fun of; Being disliked; Having a chronic illness; Parents’ divorce; Family problems
Thoughts
Things will never get better.
I’m a failure.
Nobody likes me.
My life is doomed.
I’m worthless.
Physical Responses
Low energy; Crying; Poor appetite; Insomnia; Poor memory; Trouble concentrating; Weight loss/gain
Feelings
Hopeless: Despair; Gloom; Sad; Lonely; Rejected; Worthless; Upset; Discouraged; Somber; Disheartened
Behaviors
Being inactive; Skipping school, Moping around; Not talking; Self-harm; Withdrawal; Substance use/abuse

6. The Cycle of Anger Thoughts Triggers Everyone is out to get me.
Leave me alone.
Life is unfair.
I can't change.
I'll hurt you first.
I resent that.
I don't care.
Triggers
Being rejected or made fun of; Poverty; Emotional/physical pain; Cents' divorce; Loss; Chronic illness; Family problems
Physical Responses
Tight muscles; Clenched fists; Rapid heartbeat; Increased blood pressure; Sweating; Shaking; Trouble breathing
Feelings
Irritable; Aggravated; Hopeless; Rageful; Hurt; Rejected; Hate; Annoyed; Perturbed; Exasperated; Riled up
Behaviors
Frequent fighting; Substance use/abuse; Self-harm; Arguing; Blaming others; Being defensive; Throwing things

7. The Cycle of Anxiety Triggers Thoughts This is really scary.
Disasters; Life changes (moving, death); Speaking in public; Automobile accident; Chronic illness; Physical/emotional pain
Thoughts
This is really scary.
I can't handle this.
Something bad will happen.
I'm helpless.
People always make fun of me.
I'll be too embarrassed.
Physical Responses
Tight muscles; Rapid heartbeat; Increased blood pressure; Sweating; Flushed cheeks; Shortness of breath
Feelings
Afraid; Nervous; Irritable; Confused; Panicky; Tense; Apprehensive; Helpless; Embarrassed; Shaky
Behaviors
Skipping; Avoiding situations; Perfectionism; Substance use/abuse; Becoming dependent on others; Making up excuses

8. The Cycle of Low Self-Esteem
Triggers
Being picked on or made fun of; Multiple failures; Frequent, negative feedback; Many losses; Unemployment
Thoughts
I'm doomed.
I don't care.
What's the point?
I can't do anything right.
I'm helpless.
I'll fail anyway so I give up.
Physical Responses
Chronic fatigue; Poor appetite; Headaches; Sleeping too much; Crying; Difficulty concentrating; Poor body posture
Feelings
Discouraged; Sad; Rejected; Lonely; Unsure; Demoralized; Overwhelmed; Frustrated
Behaviors
Giving up; Being inactive; Not completing schoolwork; Becoming dependent on others; Substance use/abuse