| 1 |
Adolescence, self esteem and positive interpersonal communication |
Discussion about meaning of adolescence. Interactive activity about component of self-esteem, how they are developed and influenced by negative vs. positive communication. Positive communication ‘game’. |
| 2 |
Filtering messages from the mass media advertisements |
Analysis of advertising messages their interests and manipulations. Creating advertisement. Demonstration of Photoshop illusions. |
| 3 |
Filtering messages from cultural origin stereotypes |
Interactive activity and discussion about transmitted values delivered by famous figures and stereotypes |
| 4 |
The beauty myth |
Watching beauty in art throughout history and nations, discussion about changes in the criteria for beauty, the Real Women activity – respecting differences and variety of sizes. Putting the beauty myth on trial and questioning the automatic association between beauty and happiness. |
| 5 |
The power of words, intrapersonal communication, body image and self esteem |
Sharing internal stories about self esteem and body image. Exercising cognitive dissonance to challenge destructive perceptions and messages |
| 6 |
The power of words, interpersonal communication and self esteem |
Sharing the impact of negative interpersonal communication. Role play to challenge negative communication |
| 7 |
Me, internally and externally. |
Self insight by creating metaphor to ‘the self’ (internal and external). Sharing common and differences |
| 8 |
Adopting a stance where to take it further |
Summation of contents. Interactive activity regarding future stance |
