u09d2 Initial Case Conceptualization

u09d2 Initial Case Conceptualization Carrie 1

Carrie 2

The Self-Sacrificing Personality Type identifies people with low self-esteem who attempt to measure their self-worth by how they are treated by others (Morris 1995 . They tend to sacrifice their own needs and comfort in a desperate attempt to win approval , but even when they are praised for their actions they search for ways to turn that positive reaction into something negative . Those who treat them well are often rejected in favor of those who will feed their need to support their overwhelming feeling

of failure and inadequacy . Because they often make bad choices in the people they wish to help , they are often easy targets for taking advantage

Carrie was such an individual , having tried unsuccessfully to her parents in a dysfunctional family , then continuing the behavior throughout her school days and into adulthood with her husband and children . She defined herself by how others reacted to her need to be needed

Recommendation : Carrie needs to build her self-esteem using a practical step-by-step method (SAMHSA , 2008

Some questions to ask Carrie Can you pay attention to your own needs and wants , instead of worrying about what 's missing in everyone else 's lives Can you improve your diet , get regular exercise , and spend more time on your personal hygiene and grooming Are there activities you enjoy , that you can do just to have fun Do you have special talents or abilities , or interests you 'd like to explore Are there special...