Self-worth Counseling
Therapy focusing on self-esteem or self-worth can help build and enhance this sense of personal value, authenticity, and empowerment.
Why is self-worth important?
Self-worth impacts many, maybe even every area of your life, including emotional health, romantic and family relationships, motivation, decision-making, and setting and achieving goals.
how do I know if I have high self-esteem or self-worth?
When you have high self-esteem, you feel fully confident showing up as your authentic self. You have a good understanding of your skills. You are able to see your strengths and weaknesses and accept them. You can set realistic personal expectations, make decisions with confidence, and stay motivated to achieve your goals.High self-worth also helps you maintain healthy relationships, communicate your needs to loved ones, and set appropriate boundaries.
Healthy self-esteem ensures that you are able to process past negative experiences and integrate them into your sense of self without them being the only thing that defines you. You are able to practice mindfulness and find joy in the smallest of things. You have a sense of wonder about life, you are present through each experience.
What are signs of low self-worth?
Putting other people’s needs before your own
Having trouble accepting positive or negative feedback
Experiencing consistent fear, doubt, and worry
Being unable to set boundaries or say no
Having an intense fear of failure
Thinking others are better than you
Not only can low self-esteem make it difficult to pursue your goals, live authentically and joyfully, and have healthy relationships, but it can also lead to anxiety and depression. Getting self-esteem therapy or counseling will help you build your self-worth and improve your quality of life.
What are reasons you may experience symptoms of low self-worth?
Living authentically takes courage, compassion, and vulnerability. Owning our past allows us to conquer our future. Taking a dive into our childhood can provide insight into patterns and ways of being in adulthood. Here are common childhood experiences of adults who experience low self-worth.
You felt invalidated or unaccepted as a child.
You were taught that you had to earn love through performing, perfecting, or pleasing.
You often heard the words, “You’re too sensitive” or “You’re just a kid.”
You were taught to listen to the opinions of others rather than your own intuition.
You were taught it is better to be polite than, to be honest.
What types of therapies can help people with low self-worth?hat is
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a particularly effective modality for building self-esteem. This evidence-based therapeutic approach helps you understand and address the impact of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Humanistic self-worth counseling
Humanistic self-worth counseling is based on the theory that every individual possesses the qualities to thrive. This type of therapy encourages qualities like empathy, creativity, intuition, and curiosity to help you reach your full potential.
Mindfulness-based therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy helps to improve relaxation during negative experiences. It is grounded in the Buddhist philosophy of being non-judgmentally aware of the present moment.
Narrative therapy
Narrative therapy helps you understand your perceptions about yourself and the resultant behaviors. The therapist works with you to address the stories you tell yourself, which result in damaging narratives. You learn to re-author your life story and thereby reduce self-loathing and improve self-esteem. are just a few of the positive outcomes. By addressing challenges collaboratively, families can create a more harmonious and supportive environment
