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ERIC Number: EJ574527
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
Distract Me from My Dreaded Self Strategies to Enhance Self-Esteem.
Hamilton, Diane; Oswalt, Sara
Journal of School Health, v68 n7 p301-303 Sep 1998
This lesson enhances secondary students' self-esteem and reinforces positive health behaviors. Activity 1 examines cultural standards of beauty, questions attitudes about body image, and presents nonappearance affirmations for enhancing self-esteem. Activity 2 helps students recall occasions when others' comments influenced their self-esteem, discussing positive self-talk. Activity 3 offers students support from others while reflecting on their personal strengths. (SM)
Descriptors: Body Image, Comprehensive School Health Education, Health Behavior, Health Promotion, Physical Attractiveness, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Self Esteem, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Self Affirmation