Different factors like stress at home, social media, school pressure, and peer influence can take a huge toll on a child's self-esteem. To address this issue, clients need to develop positive strategies that help them strengthen their self-worth.
The Alphabet of Self-Esteem Handout uses the letters of the alphabet (A to Z) to represent helpful strategies to build self-esteem, like asking for help, being creative, and avoiding negative self-talk.
Reviewing this handout every day can help young people feel good about themselves and overcome rejection or criticism. Caring adults can display the handout in a prominent spot, such as on a bedroom wall or refrigerator, to remind kids to reflect on these steps regularly.
References:
- Chen, X., & Ma, R. (2023). Adolescents’ self-esteem: The influence factors and solutions. Journal of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, 8, 1562-1566. https://doi.org/10.54097/ehss.v8i.4520
- Ekeland, E., Heian, F., Hagen, K., Abbott, J., & Nordheim, L. (2002). Exercise to improve self-esteem in children and young people. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd003683
- Morton, M., & Montgomery, P. (2011). Youth empowerment programs for improving self‐efficacy and self‐esteem of adolescents. Campbell Systematic Reviews, 7(1), 1-80. https://doi.org/10.4073/csr.2011.5
