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Describing PersonalityYour attitudes, behaviors, feelings and ways
of thinking. Psychologists use 5 central traits to describe personality:
ConscientiousnessAgreeablenessEmotional Stability/NeuroticismOpenness to Experiences
Extroversion (McCrae & Costa)
Stages of PersonalityStages of Personality Development (Erikson)
Develop trustLearn to be independent
Take initiative Develop skills
Search for identityEstablish intimacyCreate and nurtureLook back with acceptance
Self-EsteemWhat is self-esteem?How can you develop and improve your self-esteem?
Write some ideas down now…..
Self-EsteemHow much you respect yourself and like
yourselfHow does self-esteem develop?What are the benefits of high self-esteem?What are the risks of low self-esteem?How do you boost your self esteem?
Improving Self-EsteemMaintain a positive attitude (“don’t be too
hard on yourself!”)Focus on your strengths and build on themIdentify areas of weakness but strive to
improve on themRely on your own valuesLearn to accept complimentsLook beyond your own concerns- volunteer!
Improving Self-EsteemForm close relationshipsSet ambitious but realistic goals for
yourselfAvoid risky behaviorsAsk for helpDo not focus too much on appearance
Is our sense of beauty distorted?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn0jf46
U“DOVE Evolution” Dove Commercial
Self-Esteem Videospart1 - Self Esteem for Teens - La Belle
Foundation/VisionEars.comhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Godz1G-
SYLM
part2 - Self Esteem for teens http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=YAlZIuUTrhA&feature=related
Body Image and Self Esteem
Body Image and Self Esteem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC9g-1MJdE4&feature=related
11 Facts - Body Image
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31Ajvix6DXs&feature=fvwrel
You Tube: Keep Her in the Game
Media Effects -Body Imagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=qLCKJe8KEgY&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=b6XfMtaw8aU&feature=fvw http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=L_aDpmfAzxI&feature=related DOVE commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o-fEsTMlq0&feature=related Lindsay Lohan photoshop
Exploring Our EmotionsPrimary Emotions include:HappinessSadnessAngerFearSecondary (Learned) Emotions include:LoveGuild and Shame
Coping with Emotions: Defense MechanismsDenialCompensationRationalizationReaction formationProjectionRegression
Helpful Ways of CopingConfront the situation head-onRelease build-up energy by exercising
or being active in some other wayTake a break: read a book, listen to
music, etc.Talk through your feelings with a friend,
counselor or other trusted personAvoid harmful ways of coping!
Why do we get angry?Frustration of our goals Hurt Harassment Personal attack (mental or physical) on ourselves
Threat to people, things or ideas that we hold dear
Anger ManagementStep 1: Maintain a “Hostility Log”
Step 2: If you do, acknowledge that you have a problem managing anger
Step 3: Use your support network
Step 4: Use Anger Management techniques to interrupt the anger cycle
Pause Take deep breaths Tell your self you can handle the situation Stop the negative thoughts
Anger Management….Step 5: Use empathy
Step 6: Laugh at yourself
Step 7: Relax
Step 8: Build Trust
Step 9: Listen
Anger Management…Step 10: Be Assertive
Step 11: Live each day as if it is your last
Step 12: Forgive
Stress Management Activity:On the paper provided, write something that
“stresses” you.Then crinkle the sheet into a ball and throw it
toward the front of the roomCrinkle another piece of blank paper and
throw it toward the front of the roomOne at a time, each student will come forward
and read one of the papers “anonymously.”What do you think?