Self-esteem
A fundamental value in shaping one’s personality and a barrier against psychological distress, self-esteem plays an essential role in adolescent well-being.
Helping young people develop a positive body image, accept differences and reject stigma are all ways to reduce bullying and develop their self-confidence.
On this page, you will find practical information to help your young people develop their full potential through self-esteem and tips to help them develop a positive relationship with their bodies. To better guide you, all our content is organized by level: the higher the level, the more it represents an advanced level of practice.
Our pamphlets (8)
LEVEL 1: INFO SHEET "5 TIPS TO HELP YOUR STUDENT SUCCEED IN SCHOOL"
Info sheetAn info sheet with many practical tips for teachers to help their students develop a good self-esteem in the face of academic challenges by putting notions of success into perspective.
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Level 1: Lesson plan "Beauty: going beyond looks"
Lesson planA lesson plan to help your students develop a positive body image by developing a broader concept of beauty.
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LEVEL 1: LESSON PLAN "ACCEPTING AND RESPECTING BODY DIVERSITY"
Lesson planA lesson plan to help you instill a genuine culture of acceptance of body diversity in your class and help your students develop a healthy and diverse body image.
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Level 1: Special body image mini-guide for schools
Info sheetLearn how to promote body diversity in your school with our comprehensive mini-guide!
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LEVEL 1: DEVELOPING HEALTHY SELF-ESTEEM
Info sheetAn info sheet with many tips to help your child develop high self-esteem.
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LEVEL 1: INFO SHEET: ACCEPTING YOUR BODY
Info sheetAn info sheet that offers several concrete tips to help young people accept their bodies.
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LEVEL 1: LESSON PLAN: UNDERSTANDING YOUR STRENGTHS
Lesson planA complete lesson plan to help your students become aware of their strengths and improve their self-esteem.
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Developing in positive body image
Info sheetPractical advice to share with your students to help them develop a positive body image.
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Helping your teen develop a positive body image
In this article, you will learn how teenagers form their body image and how to help them develop it in a positive way.
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Helping your teen develop high self-esteem
Learn how to help your child be good to themselves and develop their full potential.
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Encouraging a positive body image at school
Learn tips for reducing stigmatization and bullying in schools.
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Video: Show this video to your students to help them develop a positive and expanded vision of the body and the notion of beauty.
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Fostering high self-esteem in teenagers
LEVEL 2 : The effect of social media on young people’s mental health
Psychoeducator Stéphanie Deslauriers sheds light on social media’s impact on teens’ psychology, including the battle for “likes,” cyberbullying and fake news. Hear her valuable advice on how to help teens control their use.
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External resources (3)
Self-esteem
Find tips and educational activities to help teens develop their self-esteem with the Canadian Mental Health Association’s AdapT guide.
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Équilibre
Discover their free tools and workshops for physical education teachers: guided relaxation, action plans to foster positive body image and more!
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From dissatisfaction to body acceptance: developing a more positive relationship with your body
Everyone has their own body image, a perception that is accompanied by emotions and behaviours related to the body. Why do some people develop a negative view of their bodies? What role does the media play? Is it normal to dislike your body, and is it necessary to improve your satisfaction with your body image? Do cosmetic surgery, weighing yourself or dieting help maintain a healthy body image? These are some of the questions that this book addresses, bringing together research results, points for reflection and information on the subject, as well as concrete actions to help you reconnect with your body.
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