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Course Outline

Breaking Barriers—Building Conncetions

I. Introduction
- Brief overview of seminar objectives
- Importance of effective communication in educational settings
- Icebreaker Activity
II. Understanding the Importance of Effective Communication
- The Role of Communication in Student-Teacher Relationships
- Building trust and rapport
- Fostering a supportive and safe environment
- Barriers to Effective Communication
- Common challenges and how to overcome them
III. Speaking with Kindness, Nurturance, and Love (20 minutes)
- Techniques for Positive Communication
- Active listening skills
- Empathy and validation
- Establishing a Nurturing Environment
- Creating a classroom culture of respect and kindness
- The impact of positive reinforcement
IV. Establishing Authority with Psychological Bearing
- Balancing Authority and Approachability
- How to be an authority figure without being authoritarian
- Strategies to maintain classroom management while being approachable
- Life Coaching and Guidance Techniques
- Integrating life coaching principles into everyday interactions
- The role of guidance and counseling in supporting students

V. Techniques to Encourage Students to Talk


- Creating Opportunities for Open Communication
- Structured and unstructured conversation opportunities
- Using open-ended questions
- Building a Peer-Like Relationship
- How to be a mentor and peer
- Strategies to make students feel comfortable approaching teachers
VI. Processing Techniques and Tools for Navigating Conversations on Mental Health
- Active Listening and Reflective Responses
- Techniques to show understanding and empathy
- Dealing with Difficult Conversations
- Handling sensitive topics with care
- Providing appropriate support and referrals
- Psychologist’s Tools and Techniques
- Tools like mindfulness, Basic CBT techniques, and motivational interviewing
- How to implement these tools in everyday conversations
VII. Interactive Session: Role-Playing and Practice / Case Presentations
- Role-Playing Scenarios
- Participants practice techniques in small groups
- Feedback and discussion
- Q&A Session
- Open floor for participants to ask questions and share experiences
VIII. Conclusion and Wrap-Up
- Summarizing Key Points

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