Charles Self Esteem

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Charles’ is affected by the need to belong and low self esteem. His disruptive behavior in class is due to the need to be noticed, including negative attention. The loud boisterous behavior perhaps is to be tough and cover up what he is feeling inside.
Charles needs self-actualization, esteem, and the feeling of love and belonging. He needs to be the best person he can be by starting little by little like doing his school work. His feeling of belonging might be slipping, so he carries out conversations during class, because he wants to make friends.
If this was me however I do believe I’ll get through the 20 days. Though I will need a few reminders in the first couple of days. I do believe however that I have enough self control to change

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