Ester R.A. Leutenberg and Dr. John J. Liptak
The Teen Respect of Self & Others Workbook provides reproducible worksheets, assessments, journaling exercises, and handouts that help adolescents explore what respect means in their daily lives. Participants reflect on self-respect, respect for others, generosity, kindness to the global community, and social action, recognizing how these dimensions of respect shape their choices and relationships.
Through guided activities, teens learn to connect healthy self-esteem with empathy and responsibility toward others. This teen respect workbook supports facilitators in fostering personal growth, stronger peer connections, and a deeper sense of community awareness.
Reproducible worksheets and handouts: Ready-to-use resources for classrooms, counseling groups, or individual work.
Self-assessments with scoring: Help teens evaluate respect levels in themselves and toward others.
Journaling prompts and activities: Encourage honest reflection, skill-building, and personal growth.
Five focused sections:
Self-Respect — explore self-confidence, self-efficacy, self-acceptance, and self-love.
Respect of Others — build courtesy, caring, tolerance, trust, and respect.
Generosity — practice sharing time, talents, and resources.
Kindness to the Global Community — explore environmentally and socially responsible habits.
Social Action — learn to serve others and strengthen community well-being.
Flexible and adaptable: Suitable for schools, counseling programs, group settings, or individual reflection.
Counselors and therapists teaching respect, empathy, and positive social behaviors.
Teachers and youth leaders bringing character education and SEL skills into classrooms or group programs.
Parents and caregivers guiding teens toward healthy relationships and responsible choices.
Teens who want to develop greater self-respect, improve peer interactions, and engage positively with their communities.
A Companion Teen Respect Card Deck for Deeper ConversationsPair the Teen Respect of Self & Others Workbook with the Teen Respect Card Deck.
Using the Discussion Starter Card Deck will break the ice, encourage openness, and help introduce a specific subject. Activity handouts included in these workbooks are reflective, easy-to-use exercises, presented in a variety of formats to accommodate multiple intelligences and different learning styles. Each question corresponds to a page in the workbook.
Do you worry about how others view you? Why?
Who completely trusts you? What have you done to earn that trust?
What issues or causes are you most passionate about, and what will you do about them?
The Teen Respect of Self & Others Workbook provides reproducible worksheets, self-assessments, and journaling activities to help teens explore respect, generosity, and social action. Available in print or as a PDF eBook, it is a versatile tool for professionals and individuals.
For additional teen resources, explore the Teen Friendship Workbook, the Teen Anger Workbook, and the Teen Stress Workbook.
Does this workbook cover more than self-respect?
Yes. It includes self-respect, respect for others, generosity, kindness to the global community, and social action.
Is it suitable for classrooms and groups?
Absolutely. The reproducible worksheets and activities are ideal for peer discussions, group projects, and SEL programs.
Do scoring and journaling instructions come with it?
Yes. Each section provides clear guidance for assessments, interpretations, and reflective journaling.
How does this support social-emotional learning (SEL)?
It helps teens build self-awareness, empathy, decision-making, and community engagement—all central to SEL.