HS 150 Personal Effectiveness

1. Identify and clarify patterns of personal values and behaviors related to successful communication. 
2. Employ behaviors that demonstrate active listening, concreteness, respect, genuineness, and empathy while communicating verbally and in writing. 
3. Employ appropriate self-disclosure and accurate summaries in interpersonal communications. 
4. Utilize communication skills in group decision making, problem solving, and conflict management situations. 
5. Describe the significance of working with diverse populations. 
6. Develop awareness and ability to practice personal safety and health management strategies to maintain health and enhance the capacity to assist clients. 

• Values Development and Clarification 
• Self-Awareness, Personal Responsibility, and Self-Renewal 
• Working Toward Outcomes/Prioritization 
• Learning Styles and Adjustment Strategies 
• Non-Verbal Communication and Physical Attending Skills 
• Active Listening, Self-Disclosure, and Concrete Communication 
• Observation and Summarization Skills 
• Goal Setting 
• Working with Diverse Populations