Self Esteem and Self Image

Why do I have low self-esteem?

Low self-esteem genrally is founded in our childhood:

* High levels of criticism from your parent or caregiver
* Receiving minimal affection, support or respect *Being constantly teased, picked on, or laughed at
* Receiving overly strict, cruel, or age-inappropriate punishment
* Being ridiculed for your ideas, grades or talents
* Being shamed when alone or in front of others
* Being neglected when parents are too busy or emotionally unavailable
* Having your feeling ignored and discounted
* Being negatively compared to siblings or other children
* Being threatened with abandonment
* Being abandoned and/or unwanted
* Not being allowed to participate in school activities, play with neighbors and friends, or do normal things other kids do.
* Being blamed for the parent's problems
* Being told "You were a mistake!"
* Not being taught appropriate social skills
* Not being encouraged in school and other personal endeavors
* Being ill as a child and unable to participate in normal activities

Self esteem and self image have many over lapping features. Self image focuses more on how we see ourselves or more specifically our bodies. Some examples of causation include:

* Being the victim of verbal, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse

*Critised for your wieght or appearance

*Unfavorable comparisons to another family member or an absent parent

Low self esteem and poor self image can be the underlying cause of anxiety, eating disorders, depression, addictive behaviors, domestic violence, sexual acting out and gang affilation. When addressing low self esteem or poor self image it is important to address the symptoms and the core issues. We can help with that or talk to a local therapist about getting underneath the symptoms and truly changing and improving your life.

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Counseling Services Office Appointments Online Counseling Telephone Counseling e-Mail Counseling Video Counseling Christian Counseling Secure Order Form About Cross Creek About Us The Staff Our Office Contact Us Contact Form Secure Order Form	Self Esteem and Self Image Why do I have low self-esteem? Low self-esteem genrally is founded in our childhood: * High levels of criticism from your parent or caregiver * Receiving minimal affection, support or respect Being constantly teased, picked on, or laughed at Receiving overly strict, cruel, or age-inappropriate punishment * Being ridiculed for your ideas, grades or talents * Being shamed when alone or in front of others * Being neglected when parents are too busy or emotionally unavailable * Having your feeling ignored and discounted * Being negatively compared to siblings or other children * Being threatened with abandonment * Being abandoned and/or unwanted * Not being allowed to participate in school activities, play with neighbors and friends, or do normal things other kids do. * Being blamed for the parent's problems * Being told "You were a mistake!" * Not being taught appropriate social skills * Not being encouraged in school and other personal endeavors * Being ill as a child and unable to participate in normal activities Self esteem and self image have many over lapping features. Self image focuses more on how we see ourselves or more specifically our bodies. Some examples of causation include: * Being the victim of verbal, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse Critised for your wieght or appearance Unfavorable comparisons to another family member or an absent parent Low self esteem and poor self image can be the underlying cause of anxiety, eating disorders, depression, addictive behaviors, domestic violence, sexual acting out and gang affilation. When addressing low self esteem or poor self image it is important to address the symptoms and the core issues. We can help with that or talk to a local therapist about getting underneath the symptoms and truly changing and improving your life.	Information Pages Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Alcohol Abuse AMACs Anger Management Anxiety Attacks Art Therapy Attention Deficit Autism Behavioral Problems Bereavement Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personalities Child Abuse Child Development Conduct Disorders Defense Mechanisms Depression Drug Abuse Eating Disorders Hypochondria Learning Disorders Obsessive Compulsive Oppositional Defiant Disorder Panic Attacks Phobias Play Therapy Post Traumatic Stress Presciption Drug Abuse Projection Sand Tray Therapy Schizophrenia Self Image Sexual Abuse Sexual Disorders Sleep Disorders Social Anxiety Sports & Exercise Stress Suicide Dictionary of Terms Resources Counseling Resources Victims of Crime (Free Counseling) Further Info More Info

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