Instead of giving her fashion mags that perpetuate unreachable body ideals, stock your daughter’s library with titles that promote a healthy body image and positive self-esteem. For more than 20 years ...

I often hear people describe how poorly they think of themselves in my work as a psychotherapist. For some reason we tend to be overly critical of ourselves, and harsh in our internal speech. We ...

It is well understood how attachment disruptions and other forms of toxic childhood stress commonly lead to deep-rooted shame and damaged self-esteem. Both shame and damaged self-esteem typically ...

Signs of low self-esteem include fearing failure, devaluing yourself, and focusing on weaknesses. Low self-esteem can be caused by bullying, abuse, trauma, and disapproving parental figures. To raise ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – When we talk about success, we often think of it in terms of material achievements, such as wealth or status. However, success can also refer to personal achievements, such as ...

Self-esteem is the general opinion a person has about himself or herself. Having high but realistic self-esteem is essential to good mental health. A person’s childhood experiences generally shape his ...