Transcript Training Course Overview

INTRO
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Training Course Overview
Body image in relation to
society and culture
Impact & Consequences
• Understand how society and culture influence our appearance
• Case study and exercise
•Understand the impact of negative appearance concerns in relation to health,
education and work
•Case study and exercise
Self – esteem
•Understand what is self-esteem and why it is important to address low self-esteem.
•Case Study and exercise
Mental health
•Understand the prevalence of mental health conditions, recognise symptoms and
individuals in particular risk groups.
•Case study and exercise
Psychological impacts of
appearance dissatisfaction
Communication
Didactic guidelines
•Understand how appearance concerns can influence psychological behavior and how
it relates to self-esteem and mental health
•Case study and exercise
•Theory, practical exercises and resources
•Case Study
•Learning objectives, teaching material, teaching methods
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This project (project n° 2013-1-NO1-LEO05-06154) has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use
which may be made of the information contained therein.
Society and culture
The influence of appearance
Historical images of beauty
Cultural difference
Current beauty ideals
Where do current norms come from?
Increase in cosmetic surgery
What does this tell us?
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Impact
From childhood to adulthood
Looking different
Living with a visible difference
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Self-esteem
What is self-esteem?
Appearance as an important component of self-concept and self-worth
What influences self-esteem?
The effects of low self-esteem
The effects of high self-esteem
Steps to improve self-esteem
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Mental health
The scale of the problem
Depression
Self-harm
Anxiety
Alcohol and substance misuse
Eating disorders
Variations in mental health
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Psychological impact of appearance concerns
Psychological
Emotional
Cognitive
Behavioral
Severity and adjustment
The myths
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Communication
What is communication?
Types of communication
Communication key elements
The communication process
Effective communication
Barriers to communication
Characteristics of the effective communicator
Interpersonal communication and counselling
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This project (project n° 2013-1-NO1-LEO05-06154)
has been funded with support from the European
Commission. This publication reflects the views only
of the author, and the Commission cannot be held
responsible for any use which may be made of the
information contained therein.
LEONARDO DA VINCI
TRANSFER OF INNOVATION PROJECT
November 2013 -October 2015
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