All children must deal with a whole host of issues as they grow up. Some…
Almost everybody feels vulnerable at times, we all have moments when our self-esteem fails us. This is common when children move schools or adults move jobs, when relationships crumble or when we simply fall short of our own expectations.
This is common when children move schools or adults move jobs, when relationships crumble or when we simply fall short of our own expectations. Usually, these are short-term feelings. But when they aren’t, therapy can help.
Low self-esteem may be associated with depression (see Depression on this site). Some people suffer from unstable self-esteem, marked by fluctuations in positive and negative self-regard. Others have fragile high esteem, which is vulnerable to external threats and needs frequent reassurance (we have all seen celebrities in constant need of reassurance).
Self-esteem can be measured and treated. A therapist will help explore your own areas of strength and vulnerability, helping you to value your attributes. Working together, you and your therapist will reframe your view of yourself, your position within your social circles and your evaluations of the people around you.
