As a helper always remember to care for yourself.

Self esteem is value that we have in ourselves; it protects us against suicide. Self esteem is based on:

• connection‚Äîa sense that you are valued by those who are important to you;
• empowerment‚Äîthe belief that you are in control of your life and that you are capable in the face of your life.

The role of the helper is to help a person in crisis as they rebuild their self esteem.
There are two values at the root of this role: care and respect. Care is the desire you have for another person to be healthy, happy and safe. Respect is the belief that another person is separate from you—that they have the right to make their own decisions and the capacity to respond to their problems. Respect offers a person in crisis the opportunity to build their own empowerment.