PPT-I Am E.N.O.U.G.H: A Self-Esteem Based Group Curriculum for Black Adolescent Girls

Victoria McNeil Department of Psychology University of Florida Gainesville FL Racial identity and levels of racial discrimination and racism have been shown to closely impact selfesteem among Black Americans . Presented by the Lawyers Assistance Program. Facilitated by Robert Bircher. 1. Psycho-educational Groups. This series of classes is in the format of a psycho-educational group-this is different than a process group or university class-for some of you this may be your first class of this type!!. Chapter 2. 1. 2. Learning Objectives. t. he way you see yourself. 3. What is Self-Concept?. 4. The Four Parts of Self-Concept. 5. Ideal Self. Your vision of your future self.. Realistic. Attainable . Definitions . Self-concept: Picture or perception of ourselves. Self Esteem: Feelings we have about ourselves. Self-ideal: The way we would like to be. How much do you believe in your self? On a piece of paper write down the percentage of how much you believe in yourself. 100%? 75%? 50%?. Kristine Barnes-Meyers. Dawn . Mohar. Research Background. Gossip can be used to remind the group members that it is important to follow the group’s norms and values (. McAndrew. , Bell, & Garcia, 2007). Pedagogical Empowerment Program . for . Pre-adolescent Girls . and . Mentors.. Elsa Kraus. . and . Shantee. . Scheel. , and Faculty Deb . Pattee. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Background. Methods. Pedagogical Empowerment Program . for . Pre-adolescent Girls . and . Mentors.. Elsa Kraus. . and . Shantee. . Scheel. , and Faculty Deb . Pattee. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Background. Methods. Rose (2002) defined co-rumination as “excessively discussing personal problems within a dyadic . relationship. ,. ” . including discussing the same problem repeatedly and dwelling on negative feelings. Rose (2002) found that girls co-ruminated significantly more than boys and that co-ruminators scored higher in both positive friendship quality and internalizing symptoms. Much of the current research in co-rumination shows that the effects found by Rose (2002) in children and adolescents exist in co-ruminating young adult and adult friends as well (Barnstead, Bouchard, Smith, 2013). . Self-Esteem Defined. Self- Esteem is defined as the confidence and worth that you feel about yourself. Your level of self-esteem can directly affect your physical, mental and social health. Self . worth is . Objectives:. Students will understand self-esteem as it applies to the individual. i.e. self respect. Students will recognize the benefits of high self esteem and the risks that a low self esteem promotes.. Section One: Building Your Self-Esteem. What Is Self-Esteem. Self-esteem. A measure of how much you value and respect yourself. Benefits of High Self-Esteem. Increased Self Respect. Increased ability to reach goals. Each group will be assigned a time period in the life of a student. . For your assigned time period, you must list 5 situations/life experiences in which the student will experience a . boost. in their self esteem.. Research . Design. Using a Narrative perspective, and a Participatory Action Research approach, seventy five, 14 year old adolescent girls in large and small groups engaged in several interactive focus group sessions. Initial discussions focused on the girls’ understanding of conflict within their peer group. A cyclical process of interviews, discussions and data analysis saw the refinement of the girls’ knowledge for managing peer relationships.. Girl Power in Play Symposium . June 18-19, 2015. Dr. Carolyn MacDonald. Nutrition Director, World Vision International. Meet 12-year-old . Thuy. Thuy. , currently a 6. th. grader, works together with her parents to improve the livelihood of the family.. Self esteem Characteristics of Low Self Esteem Social withdrawal Anxiety and emotional turmoil Lack of social skills and self confidence. Depression and/or bouts of sadness Less social conformity