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Self-actualizing

self -actualizing refers to the process emphasized in Humanistic psychology in which people strive to achieve their highest potential against difficult life experiences.

Self-Assurance

Deutsch: Selbstsicherheit / Español: Autoconfianza / Português: Autoconfiança / Français: Assurance en soi / Italiano: Fiducia in se stessi

Self-assurance in the psychology context refers to a person's confidence in their abilities, decisions, and judgment, often rooted in a strong sense of self-belief and emotional stability. It reflects an individual’s capacity to navigate challenges and uncertainties without excessive doubt or reliance on external validation.

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Self-awareness

Self -awareness refers to a self-conscious state in which attention focuses on oneself. (--->Self Awareness )

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Self-Care

Deutsch: Selbstfürsorge / Español: autocuidado / Português: autocuidado / Français: auto-soin / Italiano: auto-cura

The concept of Self-Care has gained significant attention in recent years as societies increasingly recognize the importance of mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It encompasses a broad range of practices that individuals adopt to maintain or improve their health, prevent illness, and manage stress. While often associated with personal wellness trends, Self-Care is rooted in medical, psychological, and sociological frameworks that emphasize its role in sustaining long-term health and resilience.

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Self-characterization

- Self-characterization : Self -characterization refers to the self-description that Kelly required of many of his clients before beginning their therapeutic

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Self-Characterization Sketch

- Self-Characterization Sketch : Self -Characterization Sketch refers to a technique designed to assess a person's construct system; that is, how a person perceives himself or herself in relation to other people.

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Self-Compassion

Deutsch: Selbstmitgefühl / Español: Autocompasión / Português: Autocompaixão / Français: Compassion envers soi-même / Italiano: Autocompassione

Self-compassion in psychology is the practice of extending kindness, understanding, and support to oneself, especially during times of failure, inadequacy, or suffering. It involves treating oneself with the same empathy and care that one would offer to a close friend facing similar challenges. This concept is considered a crucial component of emotional resilience and psychological well-being.

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Self-Concept

Deutsch: Selbstkonzept / Español: Autoconcepto / Português: Autoconceito / Français: Autoconcept / Italiano: Autoconcetto

Self-concept refers to the the contents of the self ; that is, our perception of our own thoughts, beliefs, and personality traits ; a collection of beliefs about one's basic nature, unique qualities, and typical behavior. It is the total set of thoughts and feelings about the self; it consists of self-esteem and self-image; an integrated set of beliefs about one's personal qualities and attributes. People's ideas about who they are and what they are like. It is a person's answers to the question "Who am I?".

In psychology, self-concept refers to the set of beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes that an individual holds about themselves. This comprehensive self-understanding influences how one thinks, feels, and behaves, and it encompasses various aspects of the self, including one's abilities, appearance, and relationships.

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