How to Build Self-Esteem in Inmates

Mates would participate in encounter groups these were smaller more focused versions of the game where three to four higher ranked inmates would sit down with a worker or ramrod and discuss their flaws. The author of that corrections magazine article claims some sessions focused on building up the self-esteem of inmates rather than tearing it down. Most accounts i found do not report that building up self-esteem was as common a task for encounter groups as the opposite which is breaking down people's self-conception of themselves this was evident even in 1979 quote and counters can run for 10 minutes they can also go on for half a day.