Self-Awareness and Empathy

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Course Outline

  1. Foundations of Self-Awareness
  2. Self-Concept and Personal Evaluation
  3. Values and Self-Awareness
  4. Experiential Learning and Reflection
  5. Schemas Biases and Stereotypes
  6. Gibbs Reflective Cycle
  7. Practitioner Self-Awareness
  8. CBT Dimensions and Distortions
  9. Mindfulness and Value Clarification
  10. Empathy Types and Helping
  11. Empathy in Person-Centred Therapy
  12. Perspective Taking and Empathy Barriers

1. Foundations of Self-Awareness

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Self-awareness: the ability to recognise and understand one’s own thoughts, emotions, behaviours, strengths, weaknesses, values, and beliefs
  • Self-awareness: According to Daniel Goleman (1995), self-awareness is knowing one’s internal states, preferences, resources, and intuitions.
  • Self-awareness: According to Shelley Duval and Robert Wicklund (1972), self-awareness is the capacity to become the object of one’s own attention.

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1. Which ability best defines self-awareness?

2. According to Shelley Duval and Robert Wicklund, what does self-awareness involve?

3. What does self-concept primarily describe?

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What is self-awareness in terms of personal understanding?

The ability to recognise and understand one’s own thoughts, emotions, behaviours, strengths, weaknesses, values, and beliefs.

What is self-concept?

An individual's overall understanding and perception of their identity, abilities, personality, roles, and characteristics.

What does self-esteem involve?

Emotional evaluation of oneself including value, respect, and acceptance.

What is self-efficacy according to Albert Bandura?

An individual's belief in their ability to successfully perform a task or achieve a goal.

What does Milton Rokeach's value theory explain about values?

Values are enduring beliefs about what is desirable or worthwhile.

How do values influence a person according to Rokeach's theory?

They influence attitudes, decisions, behaviours, and life goals.

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