Chapter 2Mental andEmotional Wellness

Lesson 1A Healthy Self-Concept

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self-concept

reinforce

self-esteem

resilience

The view you have of yourself

Support

A measure of how much you like and respect yourself

The ability to work through and recover from disappointment

In this lesson, you will learn to

explain what your self-concept is.

identify influences on your self-concept.

describe how you can build a positive self-concept.

Analyzing a Graphic

Use the diagram as a guide

to create a concept map that

shows influences on your

self-concept.

MySelf-Concept

self-concept The view you have of yourself

What Is Self-Concept?

Having a positive self-concept is an important part of good mental/emotional health.

How Does Self-Concept Develop?

Your self-concept starts forming when you are very young.

Your skills and abilities help shape your self-concept.

How Does Self-Concept Develop?

Family members, friends, and teachers reinforceyour self-concept.

reinforce Support

A Positive Home Environment

A healthy home environment will positively effect your

self-concept. You can help create a healthy home

environment by being patient with family members and

helping them when they need it.

How Does Self-Concept Develop?

Positive Messages

Positive Self-Concept

Sending positive messages is a two-way street.

When you support others, they are likely to support you, too.

Self-Concept and Self-Esteem

Do you have confidence to try new things?

If you do, you have high self-esteem.

self-esteem A measure of how much you like and respect yourself

Self-Concept and Self-Esteem

Do you face new challenges with a “can do” attitude?

If you do, you have resilience.

resilience The ability to work through and recover from disappointment

Self-Concept and Self-Esteem

Resiliency is your ability to bounce back from difficulties.

Developing a Positive Self-Concept

Focus on what you do well.

Have confidence in yourself and your abilities.

Accept encouragement.

Set a goal and work to reach it.

Develop realistic expectations.

Find friends that support and encourage you.

Avoid worrying about hurtful remarks or looks.

What I Learned

Vocabulary Define the terms self-concept andself-esteem. Write a sentence that includes both terms.

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What I Learned

Identify What is resilience?

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What I Learned

Give Examples Name three ways to improve yourself-concept.

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Thinking Critically

Analyze How might having a high level of self-esteemhelp you set goals for the future?

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Thinking Critically

Apply Yolanda didn’t make the soccer team. She wasdisappointed, but decided to try out again next season. Does Yolanda have a positive self-concept?Why or why not?

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