Topic
Self-esteem
Handouts for clients working on self-criticism, agency, and the cognitive patterns that maintain low self-worth.
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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
The CBT Triangle: Thoughts, Feelings, Behaviors
Learn how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and how changing one can affect the others.
Thought Record Worksheet
A CBT tool for identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts.
Locus of Control
Understanding whether you believe outcomes are within your control (internal) or determined by external forces (external).
SMART Goals Worksheet
Set effective goals using the SMART framework: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Understanding 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.