• Identity
A person’s sense of who they are as an individual
• Self-worth
The belief in one’s own value or importance
• Values
Guiding principles or standards of behaviour
• Judgements
Opinions or conclusions about something or someone
• Denigration
Negative criticism that damages someone’s reputation
• Adulation
Excessive admiration or praise
• Independent
Being free from outside control or influence
• Verdict
A decision or conclusion formed in a court-like environment
• Praise
Approval or admiration expressed by others
• Mirroring
The act of reflecting someone’s emotions or behaviours back to them
• Self-esteem
A positive view of oneself and assurance in abilities
• Emotions
Feelings or responses generated from thoughts or events
• Realisation
The act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
• Psychotherapist
A mental health professional specialised in talking therapy
• Validation
The act of recognising and affirming someone’s feelings or experiences