7 Group therapy activities for self-esteem

Posted by Tim Tarks on March 22nd, 2023

Group therapy activities can be beneficial for individuals suffering frm self-esteem issues. Here are some group therapy activities that can help individuals develop self-esteem:

  1. Positive Self-Talk: Have each group member write down a negative thought they commonly have about themselves, then reframe that thought in a positive way. Encourage the group to share their positive self-talk statements with each other.
  2. Compliment Circle: Have each member of the group sit in a circle and take turns giving a genuine compliment to the person on their left. Encourage the group to be specific and sincere in their compliments.
  3. Self-Reflection Worksheets: Provide each group member with a worksheet that asks them to reflect on their strengths, achievements, and positive qualities. Encourage the group to share their responses with each other and discuss common themes.
  4. Role-playing: Have the group act out scenarios where they might struggle with self-esteem, such as speaking up in a group or setting boundaries with others. Encourage the group to brainstorm ways to handle these situations with confidence.
  5. Group affirmations: Create a list of positive affirmations and have the group repeat them together. Encourage the group to personalize the affirmations and come up with their own to add to the list.
  6. Gratitude journaling: Provide each group member with a journal and encourage them to write down things they are grateful for each day. Encourage the group to share their entries with each other and discuss how focusing on gratitude can improve self-esteem.
  7. Supportive Group Discussions: Provide a safe space where group members can share their experiences, challenges and how they have overcome them. The group can offer support and feedback to help members develop a more positive self-image.

Self-esteem PDF worksheets can help therapists facilitate group therapy activities. 

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