"Being creative was very important to me," he says, explaining his personal journey through art. "It actually gives you an inner strength. I had no self-esteem left. It made me rise out of myself ...

Did I mention these are all abstract? A fire lit inside ... It boosts my self-esteem when my family gushes over the paintings, as well as the good people on my Facebook page.

My experience as a coach has simply solidified my view that self-esteem is a vague concept. In my opinion, this abstract and, more importantly, unjustified generalization of our (in)abilities and ...

At the end of the 10-week program, which began about two years ago, the group holds an art show at the center at 650 Ferry St., Easton. “It’s such a self-esteem-builder, especially when we do ...