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Self-Esteem Resources

If you’re looking for new ideas for improving your

clients’ self worth, check out these worksheets from
our Self-Esteem Resource Center. Each resource is
free, downloadable and encourages clients to get
involved, and take control of their own mental
health.

Psychology Sentence Completion Worksheet

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This worksheet is designed to help your clients improve their self-esteem by becoming more
assertive communicators. esteem/sentence-completion/)

Self-Esteem Journal Template

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Communication esteem/self-esteem-journal/)

Thought Stopping: Negative Self Talk

Worksheet
While low self-esteem isn’t a recognized diagnosis by the DSM, 1 in every 2 Americans will be
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diagnosed with a mental illness at some point in their lives.
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The majority of mental health clients exhibit traits associated with low self-esteem. Often times Gratitude Worksheet & Journal Template
low self-esteem can manifest in the way people communicate with others. The ability to express (https://theranestcom.wpcomstaging.com/resourc
feelings and opinions is impossible when one does not believe in the value of their feelings and esteem/gratitude-journal/)
opinions. The result can be harmful to one’s mental health. There are exercises to retrain our
Identifying & Challenging Core Beliefs
brains and help us become more assertive communicators. One of which, our Assertive
Worksheet
Communication Worksheet, we have provided for free use below.
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What Is Assertive Communication? Assertive Communication Worksheet for
Improved Relationships & Self-Esteem
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Assertive communication is the ability to express your opinions in an open, honest, and direct
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way. It allows us to take responsibility for ourselves without judging or blaming others.

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Communication
Type Description Traits

Aggressive A communication style characterized by forcing Use of degradation, criticism,

opinions or beliefs onto others without regard or critical evaluation of others and
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Passive A communication style characterized by downplay of Lack of eye contact, soft
one’s own needs in order to keep the peace, resulting spoken, reserved, fragile and large mental health and psychology practices,
from a lack of value for one’s own opinions or beliefs easily taken advantage o social services non-pro ts, and educational
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Assertive A communication style characterized by expressing Good listener, clearly states trial.
feelings and opinions in a clear, direct and concise wants and needs, strong eye
manner, all while maintaining respect for the person contact, engaging language,
you are communicating with. respectful and con dent.
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How Can You Help Clients Improve Their Assertive

Communication Skills?
Takeaways for communicating assertively:
Use “I” statements.
Be rm and direct. Do not be rude.
Don’t concede early. Stand up for yourself and your ideas.

How To Use These Worksheets in TheraNest

TheraNest makes storing forms and worksheets easy. Scan and save the completed worksheet to
your computer then upload the le to the Client’s documents in TheraNest for safe keeping. Your
clients can also send their therapist completed forms as an attachment via Secure Messaging in
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