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411: Ask David: What’s Self-Esteem? What’s Self-Acceptance? Do We "Need" Them?

Aug 26, 2024

Discover the intricate dance between self-esteem and self-acceptance. Uncover the differences between conditional and unconditional self-worth as the hosts dive into practical strategies for developing a healthy self-image. Explore the role of empathy in therapy and hear personal stories that illuminate the journey to self-kindness. Engage with discussions on cultivating happiness even in adversity, and learn how a supportive community can enhance mental wellness. It’s an enlightening mix of insights, humor, and heartfelt guidance.

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The Feeling Great app utilizes AI therapy techniques to enhance mental health by providing empathetic support and community engagement.

The podcast distinguishes self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-acceptance, promoting unconditional self-esteem as essential for a balanced self-view.

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Introduction of the Feeling Great App

The podcast introduces the Feeling Great app, designed to provide users with AI-powered therapy techniques based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles. This app aims to facilitate rapid improvements in mental health, helping users navigate depression and anxiety more effectively. The app's creators, Heather Clegg and Brandon Vance, emphasize the importance of community support by organizing large and small group sessions to enhance user experience. Participants will engage in structured discussions while utilizing the app, enabling them to practice techniques and share insights with one another.

Decide to Embrace Self-Love

01:04

Expectations of Empathy Can Underestimate Reality

01:51

Harness Anger for Insight

01:47

Intro

2min

Launching the Feeling Great Book Club: A Supportive Community for Mental Wellness

5min

Enhancing Therapy with Communication and AI

5min

The Role of Empathy in Therapy

8min

Unpacking Self-Esteem and Acceptance

18min

Understanding Self-Esteem and the Power of Self-Acceptance

5min

Embracing Happiness in Adversity

15min

Ask David: What’s Self-Esteem? What’s Self-Acceptance?

In today’s podcast we address six common questions about self-esteem, including:

What is Self-Esteem?
How does it differ from self-confidence?
How does it differ from self-acceptance?
What’s the difference between conditional and unconditional self-esteem?
What’s the best way to develop self-esteem?
What do you mean when you say that once you develop unconditional self-esteem, you should get rid of it as fast as possible?

Please keep the questions coming. We enjoy the exchange of ideas with all of you. Thanks!

Brandon Vance and Heather Clague begin today’s show with a pitch for their upcoming Feeling Great App Group, an 8 week experience that will begin in September. If you use the Feeling Great App, or plan to get it, this group would be an inexpensive and incredible enhancement, so you can meet with like-minded people once a week to schmooze, practice the techniques in the app, and get your questions answered by compassionate and personable experts.

For more information go to www.FeelingGreatTherapyCenter.com/appgroup.

Feeling Great App Group Sept-Nov 2024

Led by Brandon Vance MD and Heather Clague MD, meets online for 80 minutes for 8 weeks, offered Mondays 4-5:20pm Pacific Time, September 23rd - November 11th. Cost is $12 per session ($96 total) plus the cost of the app ($99 per year after 7 day free trial). Sliding scale for both the group and the app are available. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Feeling Down? Try the Feeling Great App for Free!

It's now in the IOS and Android app stores, and you can check it out for free. It's works super fast. Let us know what you think! Thanks!

Rhonda, Matt, and David appreciate your support. Keep your questions and testimonials coming. They mean a lot to us!

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Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy

411: Ask David: What’s Self-Esteem? What’s Self-Acceptance? Do We "Need" Them?