Topic
Self-esteem
Handouts for clients working on self-criticism, agency, and the cognitive patterns that maintain low self-worth.
Each psychoeducation page is checked against current Australian source authorities (RANZCP, APS, AASW, OT Australia, Beyond Blue, Headspace, Black Dog Institute) and updated at least annually.
Self-esteem is downstream of how we narrate ourselves. The handouts here help clients see the thinking patterns that maintain low self-worth (CBT triangle, thought records) and the agency frames that re-orient them toward what they can act on (locus of control, SMART goals).
Handouts in this topic
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The CBT Triangle: Thoughts, Feelings, Behaviors
cbtLearn how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and how changing one can affect the others.
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Thought Record Worksheet
cbtA CBT tool for identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts.
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Locus of Control
psychologyUnderstanding whether you believe outcomes are within your control (internal) or determined by external forces (external).
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SMART Goals Worksheet
planningSet effective goals using the SMART framework: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
motivationUnderstanding the five levels of human needs and how they motivate behavior, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.
Frequently asked questions
Is self-esteem the same as self-compassion?
Closely related but distinct. Self-esteem is an evaluation (am I worthy?); self-compassion is a relational stance (can I be kind to myself when I struggle?). For clients with chronic self-criticism, self-compassion frames are often more sustainable than esteem-building frames.
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