Psychology Self-esteem: PA and CBT

Question 1

What did Fennell (1997) develop?

Answer 1

Model of LSE, to understand origins and development of client’s problems

Question 2

How does LSE develop according to model?

Answer 2

Early experience -> bottom line (“I am not good enough”) -> rules for living (“Unless I get it right, I won’t get anywhere in life”) -> trigger situations

Question 3

What does this basically suggest?

Answer 3

Essence of LSE resides in negative core beliefs about the self (bottom line) which derive from an interaction between inborn factors and experience

Question 4

What does she suggest, and what is the aim of this suggestion?

Answer 4

Cognitive behavioural therapy - aim of which is to change people’s ways of thinking about themselves and their lives to be more helpful - by identifying negative patterns people have

Question 5

What is CBT proposed to do?

Answer 5

Already well established treatment for anxiety/depression - proposed as key maintaining processes within LSE - so may Improve SE

It disrupts maintaining processes by teaching how to identify, question and test situation specific NAT’s and unhelpful behaviours

Build more balanced, accepting sense of self

Question 6

3 examples of CBT for SE?

Answer 6

Imagery

Positive self-talk

Countering negative thoughts

Question 7

What else does Fennell suggest?

Answer 7

CBT as an adjunct with PA may induce improvements in perceptions of competence or appearance

By developing new core belief

Being part of team and feeling significant - achieving and enjoying