Building Self-Worth and Resilience

Self-worth and resilience are not fixed traits—they are cultivated through practice, awareness, and the quality of your relationships. Therapy can help you recognize the ways you undermine yourself and discover the habits that nurture your confidence and strength.

Consider resilience as a muscle: it grows when you face challenges with presence, honesty, and support, rather than avoiding discomfort or blaming yourself. Self-worth flourishes when you acknowledge your needs, honor your feelings, and practice kindness toward yourself.

In Gestalt therapy, this growth happens in relationship—not only with others but with yourself. By observing your patterns, exploring your reactions, and experimenting with new ways of responding, you develop a grounded sense of identity and the freedom to choose how to engage with life.

Reflective prompt:
Notice one way you can offer yourself compassion today. How might this small act build your sense of resilience and self-worth over time?