Self-Esteem Research, Theory, and Practice Toward a Positive ...

Self-Esteem Enhancement 5-Week Program 261WEEK 2—HANDOUT 1: SELF-ESTEEM TYPES,LEVELS, AND PROBLEMSI. Self-esteem matrix: basic types and levelsWorthiness-BasedSelf-Esteem+10, –10Worthiness+10High (Secure)Self-Esteem+10, +10NarcissisticAuthentic–5, +5 +5, +5ApprovalCenteredMediumCompetence –10 0+10NegativisticAchievementCentered–5, –5 –5, +5Classical LowAntisocial–10, –10 –10, +10–10LowSelf-EsteemCompetence-BasedSelf-EsteemII. Common self-esteem problems (to be discussed)