Identity

We talk about identity a great deal but rarely do we ever pull apart this concept to truly understand what it really means yet our self-esteem is dependent on how we see ourselves and this can impact on so many areas of our lives. Poor self-esteem can disrupt our confidence, our life chances, our relationships and our ability to look after ourselves. Poor self-esteem is found in those who are vulnerable to mental health problems such as stress, anxiety and depression. The turnaround is, if we can help change identity will that impact positively on mental health? If so, how can that be achieved? The workbook focuses on core constructs and fluid identities and how these are either inherited or formed by others at vulnerable times in our lives. In addition, challenges in lives create new identities for us. These help strengthen us until we have well integrated and robust identities which help us weather most eventualities in life. Those individuals who wish to be people helpers will learn much from this 5 week course with an optional sixth week attached. It is always recommended that the course is undertaken first - by an individual preferably in small group work but it can be worked on alone - before working with others.It is suitable for church groups, people helpers in general, qualified counsellors and those working with vulnerable clients in whatever capacity.It is not suitable for those under the age of sixteen since worksheet one requires of oneself ten years prior to the present.A suitable children's book on identity will be rolled out in 2021.The author is qualified in cognitive behavioural therapy, person centred counselling and holds qualifications in mental health.She has lectured widely in these subjects as well as issues relating to health conditions and how nutritional medicine can respond to these.A book which may be useful to read alongside this workbook is 'Effective treatment for anxiety, stress and depression'. Available on Amazon, worldwide.