High self-esteem is related to better health and lower levels of depression. This course serves as a review of how self-esteem is lost and how caregivers can help their clients get it back. With the help of your caregivers, many clients can find a way to feel useful, beautiful, and wanted again.

• Define self-esteem.
• List at least five things that build self-esteem and five things that can take it away.
• Explain how identifying strengths and accomplishments and setting realistic goals can improve self-esteem.
• Describe the connection between self-esteem and the critical sense of belonging and purpose.
• Develop a plan to improve the outcome of clients who may be suffering from low self-esteem.