Knowing Myself "We all move forward when we recognize how resilient and striking the women around us are"- Rupi Kaur, milk and Honey

Goals

In this module, participants will:

Define one's own values, fundamental beliefs, strengths, and opportunities for development

Relate the connections between self-awareness, self-concept, and self-esteem

Develop a positive self-image

Foster positive self-talk and self-determination .

Recognize the influence of gender norms and gender biases in one's daily life

Purpose

To initiate a process of self-knowledge, and resilience by exploring and identifying the concept of self-esteem, (healthy or low self-esteem self-concept, self-image and by fostering positive self-talk and self-determination while recognizing the influence of gender norms and gender biases in their lives.

Topics

Self-knowledge: What are my core values & beliefs?

Self-concept: Who am I? Compare my private and public self

Self-worth: What are healthy concepts of self? How do I shift from harmful to helpful beliefs about myself?

Gender: Understand gender identities; Consider social influences over one's gender identity (including conscious and unconscious biases)

Skills used;-

Self-reflection

Self-awareness

Recognizing self-esteem (low and high)

Critical thinking

Cognitive restructuring

Personal agency

Emotional regulation

Judgement and decision-making