WELCOME : WELCOME WARNING……
THIS COURSE WILL CHANGE YOU…..
THIS COURSE WILL MOTIVATE YOU…..
THIS COURSE WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH…..
THIS COURSE WILL MAKE YOU THINK….
THIS COURSE WILL STAY WITH YOU….
BE PREPARED TO WORK ON YOU
1ST LESSON
We cannot change other’s. . . . . .
we can only change
our reaction
to their behavior!
Psychology 201 Personal Adjustment : Psychology 201 Personal Adjustment Paula Finch
Slide 3 : Who is your instructor? Paula Finch
Western Illinois University
M.S.Ed.w/interdisciplinary studies in counseling.
Marycrest University
B.A.
Scott Community College
A.A.
Psyc 201 Personal Adjustment : Psyc 201 Personal Adjustment Course Description
Self-examination
Clarification of personal
goals
skills
interpersonal relations
study habits
We will explore
Processes of human psychological adjustment
Growth
Coping
Slide 5 : We will apply theories of psychology
Stess and mood management
Self esteem
Social adjustment
Communication
Human relationships
Students will learn some of the fundamentals of psychology and integrate these concepts into an explanation of human adjustment.
We will emphasize the practical aspects of psychology and the development of the following skills: : We will emphasize the practical aspects of psychology and the development of the following skills: A. Confidentiality: We will maintain the confidences entrusted to us by the other class members and not divulge them outside this class.
B. Participation in Group Discussion: You will gain the most from the course if you share your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.
C. Self-Disclosure: Disclosing one’s unique thoughts and experiences is a necessary part of psychological well-being. This can be anxiety provoking.
D. Non-Harmful Responding: Empathy is nonjudgmental and helpful.
Course objectives and learning outcomes . . . . . : Course objectives and learning outcomes . . . . . Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify emotions more accurately and express them more clearly.
Identify psychosexual, psychosocial, cognitive, moral, and behaviorist theories developmental stages.
Design and conduct a behavioral change program.
Respond assertively rather than submissively or aggressively.
Know the Paradigm for empathic responding and employ it in personal relationships.
Articulate the historical influences on the student’s current identity and behavior.
Differentiate accurately emotional feelings from beliefs and thoughts.
Articulate more clearly the student’s life goals and the steps necessary to reach them.