The Worth-Conscious Theory article is free on the prof. resources page.

Self-worth can be denied or affirmed; you cannot lose it. You can create a lost worth story when you grew up in a system that denied your worth as a person. Then, a pattern of denied self-worth can become a familiar story of lost worth. We want you to remember to ask yourself, when you feel worthless, what are you or anyone else worth less than? We do not believe anyone is worth less than mutual respect, kindness, and basic human decency. (See the blog on our home page)