What You’ll Learn

• Understanding the Impact of Abuse on Self-Worth

  • Explore how abuse can undermine your sense of self-worth and confidence.
  • Learn how abusers often manipulate and degrade their victims, leading to internalized beliefs of being unworthy or incapable.
  • Understand the long-term psychological effects of abuse on self-esteem and self-identity.

• Recognizing the Signs of Low Self-Worth

  • Learn to identify the symptoms of low self-worth, such as self-doubt, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling undeserving of love and respect.
  • Understand how these signs may appear in your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships post-abuse.
  • Recognize how low self-worth can contribute to staying in unhealthy situations or accepting poor treatment.

• Breaking Free from the Abuser’s Narrative

  • Learn how abusers often manipulate your self-perception through tactics like gaslighting, criticism, and blame-shifting.
  • Explore how to separate your true identity from the false narrative the abuser tried to create.
  • Understand how reclaiming your identity is essential in rebuilding your self-worth and confidence.

• Rebuilding a Healthy Relationship with Yourself

  • Discover the importance of self-compassion and self-acceptance in the healing process.
  • Learn how to forgive yourself for past mistakes and stop the cycle of self-criticism.
  • Practice recognizing and affirming your inherent worth, regardless of the abuse you endured.

• Challenging Negative Beliefs and Thought Patterns

  • Understand how negative beliefs about yourself may have been internalized during the abusive relationship.
  • Learn techniques like cognitive restructuring to challenge these self-limiting thoughts and replace them with empowering beliefs.
  • Explore how mindfulness and self-reflection can help identify and transform negative thought patterns.

• Setting Boundaries and Reclaiming Personal Power

  • Learn the importance of setting healthy, assertive boundaries as an act of self-respect.
  • Understand how boundaries help you protect your emotional well-being and rebuild your confidence.
  • Explore the connection between boundaries and self-worth, and how reinforcing your limits strengthens your personal power.

• Building Confidence Through Small Wins

  • Understand the value of celebrating small successes and progress, no matter how minor they may seem.
  • Learn how accomplishing small goals can gradually build confidence and a sense of control over your life.
  • Explore how consistent action and perseverance, even through difficult moments, can help reinforce a positive self-image.

• Healing Through Self-Care and Self-Compassion

  • Learn the importance of taking care of your physical, emotional, and mental well-being during the healing process.
  • Discover various self-care practices, such as meditation, journaling, and physical activities, that can help nurture your self-esteem.
  • Explore how self-compassion exercises, like speaking kindly to yourself and practicing mindfulness, can accelerate the healing journey.

• Reconnecting with Your Passions and Interests

  • Understand the role of rediscovering your interests and passions in rebuilding self-worth.
  • Learn how engaging in activities you love can help reconnect you with your authentic self and give you a sense of purpose and joy.
  • Explore the importance of self-expression and how embracing creativity can boost confidence.

• Creating and Maintaining Supportive Relationships

  • Learn the importance of surrounding yourself with people who respect, value, and encourage your growth.
  • Discover how to identify and foster relationships that are healthy, uplifting, and supportive of your newfound sense of self-worth.
  • Understand the role of community, whether through friends, support groups, or therapy, in maintaining a strong sense of confidence and healing.