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Course for Discovering Your Inner Self 

Exploring You: A Journey to Self-Awareness



Map Your Course: Start Your Self-Discovery

Course Overview

  • tickRecognize and manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to foster emotional intelligence and mental well-being.
  • tick Develop self-awareness by understanding personal values, beliefs, and how they influence decision-making.
  • tick Learn to set healthy boundaries and practice assertive communication to maintain emotional and social well-being.
  • tick Build resilience by developing coping strategies and self-acceptance, embracing imperfections as part of personal growth.
  • tick Enhance self-reflection skills to cultivate positive self-talk, goal setting, and long-term personal development.

Module Overview

Module

1

Introduction to Self-Awareness

  • Understand and practice metacognition to develop deeper self-awareness.
  • Recognize and observe personal thoughts without judgment.
  • Explore the influence of personal values and beliefs on decision-making.
  • Practice mindfulness techniques to enhance awareness and reduce stress.
  • Reflect on personal growth and align actions with core values.

Module

2

Introspection

  • Learn to set and achieve personal goals using the SMART framework.
  • Understand the role of relationships in personal growth and introspection.
  • Reflect on the impact of role models, influencers, and mentors in shaping beliefs.
  • Develop strategies for managing influences from relationships and media.
  • Strengthen personal relationships through effective communication and introspection.

Module

3

Emotional Intelligence

  • Identify and differentiate between emotions and feelings in oneself and others.
  • Understand the Cognitive Triangle and its role in managing emotions.
  • Practice replacing negative thoughts with positive affirmations to foster mental well-being.
  • Develop personal boundaries to manage emotions and reduce stress.
  • Build a personalized coping skills toolbox for effective emotional regulation.

Module

4

Self-Acceptance & Reflection

  • Practice self-reflection to foster positive self-talk and personal growth.
  • Learn to set healthy boundaries using assertive communication skills.
  • Embrace imperfections and practice self-compassion to enhance mental well-being.
  • Develop and maintain supportive relationships to build emotional resilience.
  • Incorporate self-care and self-acceptance practices into daily routines for ongoing well-being.

Meet the Course Creator,
Dr. Kymberli Barker

Dr. Barker is the single mother of two fantastic young men, and they are her priority in life. She holds degrees in biochemistry, math, forensics, and psychology. She is a consultant and a professor at multiple colleges, teaching with the Citadel, and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, in psychology, criminal justice, and neuroscience and providing international educator training. Her psychology specializations are police, the US Military, and first responders. Her personal focus is child advocacy. She developed the Guardian ad Litem/(GAL)/CASA program for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and is tribally and state sworn as a GAL. She lives at the beach with her newly adopted puppy and they both love playing in the water. Her favorite thing is being a mom.

Kymberli Barker