INTRO NOl-LEOOS-06154
This project (project n° NO1-LEO ) 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. Training Course Overview Understand how society and culture influence our appearance Case study and exercise Body image in relation to society and culture Understand the impact of negative appearance concerns in relation to health, education and work Case study and exercise Impact & Consequences Understand what is self-esteem and why it is important to address low self-esteem. Case Study and exercise Self – esteem Understand the prevalence of mental health conditions, recognise symptoms and individuals in particular risk groups. Case study and exercise Mental health Understand how appearance concerns can influence psychological behavior and how it relates to self-esteem and mental health Case study and exercise Psychological impacts of appearance dissatisfaction Theory, practical exercises and resources Case Study Communication Learning objectives, teaching material, teaching methods Didactic guidelines Website:
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? NOl-LEOOS-06154
Impact From childhood to adulthood Looking different Living with a visible difference NOl-LEOOS-06154
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 NOl-LEOOS-06154
Mental health The scale of the problem Depression Self-harm Anxiety Alcohol and substance misuse Eating disorders Variations in mental health NOl-LEOOS-06154
Psychological impact of appearance concerns Psychological Emotional Cognitive Behavioral Severity and adjustment The myths NOl-LEOOS-06154
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 NOl-LEOOS-06154
This project (project n° NO1-LEO ) 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 October NOl-LEOOS-06154