BH 150 Personal Effectiveness

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Develops knowledge and skills to improve personal effectiveness. Uses individual and small group exercises to improve skills in self-awareness, communication, values clarification, problem solving, and conflict management.

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

Content Outline

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