Course Content:
I. Introduction
A. Nature and Nature of the SELF
1. Definition of Self
B. Origin and Development of the Self
1. Looking Glass Self
2. Self Perception Theory
3. Social Comparison Theory
4. Reflected Appraisal Theory
5. The Social Self
C. Dimension of the Self
D. Levels of the Self
1. Physiological
2. Psychological
3. Inner core
E. Kinds of Self (ideal and Real)
II. Developing a Healthy Self Concept
A. Self-Awareness
1. Importance of Self-Awareness
2. Strategies for Self-Awareness
3. Self-Introspection
B. Self-Acceptance and Self-Esteem
C. Strategies in Improving the Body and Mind
1. Loving and Empowering the Body and Mind
2. Nurturing Emotional Intelligence
III. The Social Self
A. The Relationship of Self-Acceptance and a Healthy Interpersonal Relationship
B. Person Perception
C. Impressive management
D. Forming and Maintaining Friendship
E. Attraction, Love, and Intimacy
IV. Improving Interpersonal Relations
A. Self-Disclosure
B. Effective Interpersonal Communication
1. Verbal Communication
a. Using Language Effectively
b. Listening
2. Non-Verbal Communication
a. Channel s of Non-Verbal Communication
C. Conflict Resolution and Management
I. Introduction
A. Nature and Nature of the SELF
1. Definition of Self
B. Origin and Development of the Self
1. Looking Glass Self
2. Self Perception Theory
3. Social Comparison Theory
4. Reflected Appraisal Theory
5. The Social Self
C. Dimension of the Self
D. Levels of the Self
1. Physiological
2. Psychological
3. Inner core
E. Kinds of Self (ideal and Real)
II. Developing a Healthy Self Concept
A. Self-Awareness
1. Importance of Self-Awareness
2. Strategies for Self-Awareness
3. Self-Introspection
B. Self-Acceptance and Self-Esteem
C. Strategies in Improving the Body and Mind
1. Loving and Empowering the Body and Mind
2. Nurturing Emotional Intelligence
III. The Social Self
A. The Relationship of Self-Acceptance and a Healthy Interpersonal Relationship
B. Person Perception
C. Impressive management
D. Forming and Maintaining Friendship
E. Attraction, Love, and Intimacy
IV. Improving Interpersonal Relations
A. Self-Disclosure
B. Effective Interpersonal Communication
1. Verbal Communication
a. Using Language Effectively
b. Listening
2. Non-Verbal Communication
a. Channel s of Non-Verbal Communication
C. Conflict Resolution and Management