About the Program

Low Self-Esteem and Shame

male edition

Resources Assessment Worksheets Workbooks

Core Materials

ST1 “Downers”: “stinking thinking” and low self-esteem (#1)

51 separate “stinking thinking” issues are addressed in this series, using worksheets for cognitive restructuring. Each lesson provides examples of this form of cognitive distortion, asks participants to examine their own thinking, then guides the examination—including consequences. Worksheets guide the development of new ways of thinking and responding.

Counselors are provided tools to help select appropriate lessons for use with individual or groups. Major topic areas include criminal thinking, negativity, manipulation of others, and issues which emerge in recovery programs and groups.

PDF
ST2 “Stinking thinking” and other people (controlling, anger, and dishonesty) (#2) PDF
ST3 “Stinking thinking”...and people in recovery (#3) PDF
ST6 Stinking Thinking And Gang Activity PDF
ST4 “Stinking thinking” Review Review sheet for ST1, ST2, and ST3 PDF
ST5 Positive Self-Talk Practical workbook for addressing negative thinking. PDF

Key Materials

DI2 “What’s wrong with my relationships?” - Caretaking, Enabling, and Codependency Addresses typical thinking underlying codependent behavior and relationships, as well as other dysfunctional relationship behavior. PDF
DI3 “What’s wrong with being empathetic and generous? Identifies issues with apparent generosity and interpersonal empathetic behavior, including inappropriate or unusual behavior (“over-doing it”). Examines possible compensation for underlying issues and feelings. PDF
DI4 “What’s wrong with being self-sacrificing?” Addresses self-sacrifice or “martyr” behavior as compensation and as possible manipulation or control issues PDF
DI6 “What’s wrong with my heavy involvement in social activities?” - "I've got lots of friends" Addresses compulsive social activity. PDF
DI7 “What’s wrong with choosing to be alone?” Identifies and addresses issues of : (1) isolation and avoidance; (2) effects of past abuse or trauma; (3) avoidance due to poor social skills; (4) lack of self-confidence. PDF
M2 Healthy relationships and healthy boundaries Participants will identify: family-of-origin boundary issues, personal warning signs that boundaries need to be set; personal experiences and effects of physical, emotional, sexual and verbal abuse, and drug/alcohol use as a result of boundary violations. Additionally, client will identify areas where difficulties have recently been experienced in setting boundaries and develop an action plan to start setting boundaries for specific personal problem situations. Clients will practice assertion messages to be used in setting boundaries for current issues and use practice scenarios for setting boundaries. PDF
F5g Shame and low self-esteem 8 hours. Identifies client shame and low self-esteem issues, including symptoms and sources of shame, and links between shame and dependencies. Identifies steps to making changes (includes gang issues and self-esteem). PDF
FD5 Becoming realistic and honest with yourself Addresses denial issues, increases self-awareness, and addresses issues of continuing vulnerability. This workbook is designed to support the motivational enhancement (MET) approach, guiding clients from contemplation of change to action. PDF
SP1 Readiness for change Addresses issues of self-discipline, and denial. Good review of progress in recovery. Provides motivation for making more changes. This workbook is designed to support the motivational enhancement (MET) approach, guiding clients from contemplation of change to action. PDF
SP2 Getting It “Right” This Time A lesson on self-discipline. PDF
FD1 Giving your thinking a “reality check” Self-inventory and helpful review of progress in recovery program. This workbook is designed to support the motivational enhancement (MET) approach, guiding clients from contemplation of change to action. PDF
CS2 Coping skills for relapse prevention, set 1: techniques for use when you are at greatest risk Provides guidance and practice in mastery of seven emergency skills - to address areas of temptation to relapse (or to act out anger, etc.). Guides the development of personal action plan for use of immediate measures at highest risk situations. PDF