My Interview

Who Did I Interview?

Shawn Bergeron, LISW-CP    

http://m.therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Shawn_Bergeron_LISW-CP_Myrtle+Beach_South+Carolina_104252

Interview Questions and Answers

How do you identify that a child is having self esteem problems?

• Ways of identifying a child with self-esteem problems include shyness, withdrawn, negative statements, and insecurities issues.

Do the parents of the child play a big part on what the child self esteem level is?

• Yes, parents play a part but they are not the only part. How a parent talks and interacts with a child does play a part, but there are several other factors include friends, peer pressure and society pressures 

How can spending time with a child help them with self esteem problems?

• Positive interactions with children always help to build up a child’s self-esteem. These interactions help children to be stronger and more secure in them self.

Does bullying play a role on children without self esteem?

• Yes, bulling plays a role on children with low self-esteem along with parents, family, friends, peer pressure and society.

What can someone do to help build a child’s self esteem?

• Ways to improve low self-esteem include positive interactions, support, addressing the negative issues, talking about the problem and helping with social interactions.

Does the lack of self esteem lead to kids becoming criminal?

• Yes low self-esteem can be a factor in kids becoming criminal but it is not the only factor. Other factors include peer-pressure, society and family factors.

How often does the lack of self esteem lead to depression in younger kid?

•  Low self-esteem can play a big role in the level of depression in a child.

Why is this Important to the Issue?

This interview was important to the issue because Mr. Bergergon answered all the questions using his past experiences. He gave answers that can help support the cause. 

This song is showing that if you keep your head held high you can be the WORLD'S GREATEST !

We need our youth to believe that they somebody and they can do something with their lives. They need a motivation to boost up the self-esteem. Be there for kids and listen to problems that they have. DON'T PUT THESES KIDS ON THE BACK BURNER. Come everyone lets make a kid smile evreyday! 



Field Experience

Where Did I Volunteer

• I volunteered at the community center in my neighborhood

What Were You Required To Do?

• Help kids with their homework
• Play games with the kids
• Talk to them about their day
• Counsel them if they were having any problems
• Show the kids praise
• Spend time with the kids (3hours/week)

What Did You Learn?

• I learned that young children face many problems that they should not have to worry about until later in life. Children should be loved and feel wanted by parents not neglected. Children use many different ways to cope with stress and problems that they face. Parents and teachers need to be aware of problems that kids face. 

  What Will You Continue to Do as a Result

• As a result of volunteering at this program I will continue to help kids that I see struggling. I will help whenever I can. I will make sure that everybody I come in contact with feel happy about themselves and make sure they have that motivation to do their best.

 

 

Building A Child's Self-Esteem

Building A Child's Self-Esteem : Facing The Problem

Do you ever notice the child who sits in the back of class? Do you notice the child who never wants to participate in any class discussions? Do you notice the child who walks with his head down because he believes he has nothing to live for? Do you notice the child that has no friends? Lack of self esteem plays a major factor when it comes to children showing their true identity. 

Self-esteem is the collection of beliefs or feelings we have about ourselves, our "self-perceptions."

"Low self-esteem is shaped early in life. Unfortunately, the well-meaning adults in a child's life may actually have the most negative impact: the parent with unrealistically high expectations who may unconsciously belittle a child's accomplishments, the teacher who doesn't give enough encouragement when it's needed, and the caregiver who doesn't show affection" (Herel).

“Positive interactions with children always help to build up a child’s self-esteem. These interactions help children to be stronger and more secure in them self” (Bergeron).