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It is important to know yourself inside and out so you know what you do well and what you need to work on. This section explores self-esteem, communication, dealing with anger, discovering your values, understanding depression, and being bicultural.

Self-Esteem

Did you know self-esteem gives you confidence and makes you believe in yourself? It also reminds you to think about the things you are good at and the things that you like about yourself when you start to feel down.

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Communicating Effectively

Do you know how to express your thoughts and feelings to others in a clear and direct manner? Being able to do this means you know how to communicate effectively with others. In Communicating Effectively you'll learn that being assertive is an important part of being an effective communicator. Check it out to find out why!

Anger Management

Have you ever gotten so angry you wanted to scream? It's completely normal to get angry every now and then. But if you are the type of person who has a short temper and tends to get angry quite often then you should look at Anger Management. In it you will find tips on how to deal with anger in a positive way.

Your Values

Girl SmilingWhat is most important to you? Things that are most important to you are what you value. You can learn in the Your Values section how your own values influence how you act and make decisions.

Dealing with Depression

Girl SmilingFeeling sad is a normal emotion that everyone experiences at times. Being sad longer than a few days can turn into depression. Depression is very hard to go through alone and people who are depressed need support from their family and friends. To learn more about ways to deal with depression, check out Dealing with Depression!

Being Bicultural

Kids Holding HandsAre you bicultural like I am? Being bicultural means having two cultural traditions-one from your ancestors and the other from here in the United States. Many Latinas are bicultural and that makes us unique from everyone else. Learn why we are unique in the Being Bicultural section!

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Is there something you want to know about your body, depression, or anything at all? Then Ask Dr. Belisa and she will answer all your questions. She is a psychologist who has worked with a lot of Latinas.

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