Self - Worth: Building Worth and Compassion
Year 12 PSHE Exploring personal wellbeing and emotional resilience Building healthier relationships through self-compassion
Learning Objectives
Define self-worth and compassion in personal wellbeing Explain how self-love contributes to mental and emotional health Engage in meaningful discussions about self-compassion Analyse inspirational quotes and connect them to personal values Develop practical strategies for daily self-love
Defining Key Terms
Circle discussion: What does self-worth mean to you? Share personal definitions and examples Explore: How would you explain compassion? Connect self-worth with self-compassion
Wisdom from Inspirational Leaders
"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." - Martin Luther King Jr. "You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody." - Maya Angelou
Practical Self-Love Strategies
Pair activity: Discuss and write down answers Name 3 ways to practice self-love daily How might self-love affect mood and relationships? What challenges exist in showing self-compassion?
Compassion: Self vs Others
Is it easier to be compassionate to others than to ourselves? Why might this be the case? How does self-compassion improve how we treat others? Challenge: Is self-love selfish?
Individual Reflection & Commitment
Silent reflection time Write a personal commitment statement How will you embrace self-worth this week? What specific self-compassion practice will you try? Optional sharing with the class
Summary & Moving Forward
Self-worth: You are inherently valuable Compassion includes caring for yourself Self-love improves resilience and relationships Practice one new self-love activity this week Next session: How positive self-worth impacts bullying and social pressures