PSYCHOLOGY OF SELF AND IDENTITY
36 hours
Dr.Savneet: Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, sec-26, Chandigarh
OBJECTIVES:
Knowing more about the ‘Self’.
Self Evaluation of ones thoughts and actions.
Develop the capacity for self reflection and personal integration.
Capacity to establish peace with oneself.
OUTCOMES:
1. Scientific measurement of an understanding of Self leading to happiness
2. Empirical evaluation of Self concept and understanding the role of parenting and peer
group in development of Self concept
3. Handling Identity crisis
4. Understanding the role of self- care for a happy and fruitful life.
SEMESTER-I
UNIT-I
Defining Self, Understanding Self, What are you in relation to ‘Society’.
Self Awareness: Definition, Benefits of Self Awareness and tips to improve Self
Awareness.
Ego and Self Esteem
Role of Parenting and Peers in developing Self and Understanding others.
Unit-II
Self Concept; Definition and Types of Self Concept
Role of Parenting/ peers in developing Self.
Self efficacy: meaning, types and its significance
Ways to improve self efficacy
Unit III
Identity: Development of Identity, Causes of Identity Crisis.
Emotional Wellbeing: Concept, Application of emotional wellbeing
Self Care and Happiness, Benefits of Self care, Relationship between Self care and
Happiness
Unit IV:
.Project Work
List of Activities:
Unit I
Situational Self Awareness Scale/ Self Awareness Worksheet
Mindulness, Meditation, Yoga and Grounding Techniques
Thought Diary/Journal
Self Discovery: Walk in Butterfly Park
Questionnaire : On Self Concept
Volunteering in different activities( Organizing Various Activities for the center)
Observing others( Sample Checklist will be provided)
Unit-III
I believe
Privilege for Sale( activity will be performed with 2 groups)
Group 1 will have the list of privileges
Group 2 will have money coupons
Each participant from group I will have to buy 2-3 privileges from group 1
Unit-IV
Art Therapy in developing Self
Watching a Movie together and Reviewing it.
Oxford happiness questionnaire
Sensory Development : Baking, reading a book, making sculptures, painting
Behaviour Change plan
30 day Happiness Challenge: 1 activity each day
Assessment: 100 marks
Written Exam: MCQ: 50 marks
Research based Assessment: 30 marks
Activity based assessment: 20 markss