This unit discusses theEmotional impact of dyslexia. Read more about the link between language and the self-esteem of people with dyslexia inTHIS Is Dyslexia. Listen to theLessons In Dyslexic Thinking podcastto hear about the power of language with guests like Mayor of New York...
Low self-esteem, lack of hope, resort to substance abuse and the resultant social breakdown are characteristics of a community suffering from intergenerational trauma, which is trauma that is transferred from one generation to the next (Smallwood et al. 2021). For these and other related reasons...
Problems can arise in a relationship when one or both partners has a very strong need for acceptance. Generally, a strong desire for acceptance is associated with negative self-esteem, or what is commonly called “needy” behavior, which can lead to adjustment problems. The desire for acceptance...
In fact, data obtained by Seligman (1995) indicate that many individuals with higher than normal levels of self-esteem have higher levels of disruptive behavior than those with lower levels of self-esteem. In addi- tion, although Ginott does not preclude the use of praise in the classroom, ...
While I did not have a choice to be surrounded by those kids in school, I have discovered the power in surrounding myself with positive people who have my best interests at heart. It’s not always easy to let go of people we form relationships with, but if those relationships enforce th...
Today’s parents may be more aware of a child’s need for self-esteem, but they are also more aware of myriad social problems that confront children--problems which seem to demand that a parent get tough. Contemporary history is filled with testimonials by men and women who survived perilous...
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At the time, I focused on the fact that we made beautiful kids. I still focus on the fact that we made beautiful kids, and likewise, on everything I’ve learned in the past 20 years. The stigma of divorce? I didn’t consider it. I was dealing with the death of dreams. I was ...
Read more about the link between language and the self-esteem of people with dyslexia in THIS Is Dyslexia. Listen to the Lessons In Dyslexic Thinking podcast to hear about the power of language with guests like Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, Richard Branson, and Barbara...
In fact, data obtained by Seligman (1995) indicate that many individuals with higher than normal levels of self-esteem have higher levels of disruptive behavior than those with lower levels of self-esteem. In addi- tion, although Ginott does not preclude the use of praise in the classroom, ...