. AICI
Italian Association of Integrated Counseling
TIVOLI
March 28, 2009 "Self-esteem as a key milestone for self-realization through the path of counseling
Dott.Ilaria Thessaloniki
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• Self-esteem stable positive regard of themselves, which is based on the belief that we have of ourselves.
• It reflects the structure of the self, formed and stabilized during the years of childhood and adolescence. •
cognitive elements (description of themselves)
• Elements affective (feelings about oneself)
• evaluative elements (compared to their own standards and models) •
daily work with clients, the counselor is confronted continually with the negative consequences of low self-esteem;
• Lack of self-esteem is the condition for most of existential distress;
• Depends on:
• Expectations about the subject himself;
• Ability to achieve reference models and standards;
• Quality of primary relationships experienced in childhood and throughout their existence; •
results obtained within emotional, social and working environment.
• In the path of the helping relationship, every road leads to self-esteem, to develop a positive approach to life.
• If the basis of their personal difficulties, there is a low self-esteem, quality of life can be changed by working directly on the increase in the same level (Field, 1997).
• The counselor, therefore, must work with the client first and foremost to strengthen self-esteem.
• Self-awareness: Authenticity
• • •
self-concept needs and desires
• Taking care of yourself
• Personal responsibility:
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