Building Self Esteem

Course Title: Building Self-Esteem: Empowering Your Inner Self

Course Description:

This course is designed to help individuals understand, develop, and maintain healthy self-esteem. Through a combination of theoretical insights, practical exercises, and reflective assessments, participants will explore their self-perception, confront negative beliefs, and cultivate a more positive self-image.

Course Outline

Module 1: Understanding Self-Esteem

 Introduction to Self-Esteem

• Definition and importance of self-esteem
• The difference between self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth

Activities: Define self-esteem and 2 reasons it is important

Module 2: Theories of Self-Esteem

• Overview of psychological affect low self-esteem
• Factors influencing self-esteem (family, culture, experiences)

Activities: Write 2 paragraphs explaining how low self-esteem is harmful and where low self-esteem can be derived from.

             Module 3: Self-Assessment

Identifying Self-Perceptions

• Guided self-reflection exercises
• Journaling prompts to explore self-image

Activities: Write a paragraph on 3 ways you can improve your self-esteem

Module 4: Recognizing Negative Beliefs

• Understanding cognitive distortions
• Exercises to identify and challenge negative thoughts

Activities: Write 3 ways you will control or avoid negative thoughts

             Module: 5 Building Positive Self-Esteem

              Practicing Self-Compassion

• Techniques for self-acceptance
• Mindfulness practices to foster compassion

Activities: Write a paragraph explaining how it can be unwise to make comparisons
between yourself and circumstances of others.

Module 6: Setting Healthy Boundaries

• Understanding the role of boundaries in self-esteem
• Practical exercises to establish personal boundaries

Activities: Establish a short list of boundaries regarding self-esteem

           Module 7: Maintaining and Growing Self-Esteem

      Goal Setting and Achievement

• Creating a SMART goal for personal growth
• Review, share and discuss

Activities: Create 2 personal SMART goals for the next month.

Module 8: Sustaining Positive Changes

• Strategies for long-term self-esteem maintenance
• Building a support network

             Activities: Write a step-step plan for maintaining a healthy self-esteem

Assessment

Formative Assessment (Throughout the Course)

1. Reflective Journals: Create a journal to document insights, challenges, and progress.
2. Group Discussions: Participate in discussion and share experiences learned from peers.

Summative Assessment (End of Course)

1. Self-Esteem Improvement Plan:
   • Develop a personalized plan that includes:
     • A summary of self-assessment findings
     • Specific strategies for building self-esteem
     • Long-term goals and methods to track progress
   • Format: 3-5 pages, including a self-reflection section.
2. Presentation:
   • Present your Self-Esteem Improvement Plan to the class (10-15 minutes).
   • Share key insights and how you plan to implement your strategies.

Grading Criteria: (Teacher's Subjectivity)

• Depth of self-reflection and understanding (30%)
• Practicality and creativity of the Improvement Plan (30%)
• Clarity and engagement of presentation (20%)
• Participation in discussions and journal submissions (20%)

Conclusion

By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of self-esteem, practical tools for improvement, and a personalized action plan to continue their journey toward greater self-acceptance and confidence..