Today Alex discusses the concept of self-esteem; including core components of self-esteem, how poor self-esteem can affect your life and how people's self-esteem becomes disrupted through the lens of different psychological theories. We also discuss different interventions one could consider to improve their self-esteem, any why good self-esteem is essential for a successful life. Further reading: The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden Neurosis and Human Growth by Karen Horney On Becoming a Person by Carl Rogers Gestalt therapy – excitement and growth of the human personality by Perls Hefferline, Goodman Games people Play by Eric Berne I’m OK - you’re OK by Thomas Harris Self-compassion meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_80y_CT32c&t=5s Audio-essay by Dr. Alex Curmi . Dr. Alex is a consultant psychiatrist and a UKCP registered psychotherapist in-training. If you would like to invite Alex to speak at your organisation please email
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