Workshop Objectives

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today. At the end of this workshop, you should be able to:

  • Define the self and different aspects of the self

  • Learn from introspection

  • Understand the nature and value of emotions

  • Appreciate yourself

  • Appreciate others

  • Improve effectiveness

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module One: Getting Started

  • 2

    Module Two: What Is the Self?

    • What Is the Self?
    • The Physical Self
    • The Emotional Self
    • The Mental Self
    • The Spiritual Self
    • Case Study
    • Module Two: Review Questions
  • 3

    Module Three: Awareness of the Physical Self

    • Awareness of the Physical Self
    • Scanning
    • Progressive Relaxation
    • Physical Stressors
    • Exercise
    • Case Study
    • Module Three: Review Questions
  • 4

    Module Four: Time Management

    • Time Management
    • Organization
    • Goal Management
    • Priorities
    • Procrastination
    • Case Study
    • Module Four: Review Questions
  • 5

    Module Five: The Emotional Self

    • The Emotional Self
    • Validity of Emotions
    • Utility of Emotions
    • Emotional Arousal
    • Emotional Valence
    • Case Study
    • Module Five: Review Questions
  • 6

    Module Six: Mood Management

    • Mood Management
    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Categories of Emotion
    • Increasing Arousal
    • Decreasing Arousal
    • Case Study
    • Module Six: Review Questions
  • 7

    Module Seven: The Mental Self

    • The Mental Self
    • Thinking Style
    • Learning Style
    • Personality
    • Stinking Thinking
    • Case Study
    • Module Seven: Review Questions
  • 8

    Module Eight: Interpersonal Awareness

    • Interpersonal Awareness
    • Addressing Different Thinking Styles
    • Addressing Different Learning Styles
    • Active Listening and Body Language
    • Transactional Analysis
    • Case Study
    • Module Eight: Review Questions
  • 9

    Module Nine: The Spiritual Self

    • The Spiritual Self
    • Mindfulness
    • Meditation
    • Cultivating Positivity
    • Gratitude
    • Case Study
    • Module Nine: Review Questions
  • 10

    Module Ten: Limitations of Self Awareness

    • Limitations of Self Awareness
    • Navel Gazing
    • Excessive Self Discipline
    • Developing Humility
    • Developing Empathy
    • Case Study
    • Module Ten: Review Questions
  • 11

    Module Eleven: Independence versus Interdependence

    • Independence versus Interdependence
    • What is Interdependence?
    • Systems Theory
    • More Than the Sum of All Parts
    • Team Building
    • Case Study
    • Module Eleven: Review Questions
  • 12

    Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

    • Wrapping Up
    • Words from the Wise

Investment

Investing in yourself is one of the best return on investments you can have.