The PERMA Model - https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/perma-model/

Five Ways to Well being - https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/mental-health-at-work/taking-care-of-yourself/five-ways-to-wellbeing/

Once you have completed the wellbeing index survey, please complete an assessment of the survey results

Elements of Well-being - Seligman

Like any mental illness, anxiety is a complex subject. And like any mental illness, it can affect anyone. Here you will find all current information about anxiety, its causes, treatments, self-tests, and how and where to seek help.

Feeling anxious in certain situations can help us avoid danger, triggering our 'fight or flight' response. It is how we’ve evolved to keep ourselves safe. Sometimes though, we can become overly worried about perceived threats – bad things that may or may not happen. When your worries are persistent or out of proportion to the reality of the threat, and get in the way of you living your life, you may have an anxiety disorder.

Anxiety is actually a term for a group of mental health disorders. Each anxiety disorder has its own specific set of symptoms. It is possible to experience more than one type of anxiety at the same time.

It's important for doctors to know which type of anxiety you have, so they can advise you on the most effective treatments.

Common types of anxiety disorders include:

• generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
• social phobia
• specific phobias
• obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
• panic disorder
• separation anxiety disorder
• agoraphobia.

Source - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/clinical-resources/anxiety/what-is-anxiety

Personal stories of people who have suffered anxiety in their lives

Task 1: In preparation for the major task of today's lesson, you can watch the following two videos, Symptoms of Anxiety and Symptoms of Depression, to gain information on these two mental health disorders.

What is your time perspective?

Time Perspective Therapy (TPT) helps us determine how we view the past, present and future and which of our time perspectives may be holding us back from living the life we want and deserve to live.

Six Main Time Perspectives

1. Past positive-oriented people focus on the ‘‘good old days.’’ They look forward to celebrating traditional holidays, like to keep souvenirs from past experiences, collect photos; they may have friends they’ve known since childhood.

2. Past negative-oriented people focus on what went wrong in the past. They live in a world of regrets and what could have been. They have a pessimistic view of their lives and the world; many past negative people prefer to think of themselves as “realists” – they believe the way they view the world is “the true” reality.

3. Present hedonistic-oriented people live in the moment. Their goals in life are to seek pleasure, sensation, and new and unique experiences; present hedonists frequently do this to avoid pain and may have addictive personalities.

4. Present fatalistic-oriented people feel that their fate is pre-determined. Their destiny – and future - is set; they believe they have little or no control over what happens to them and that their actions don’t make a difference in the world. For some, this time perspective comes from their religious orientation, for others it comes from a realistic assessment of their poverty, or living with extreme hardships.

5. Future-oriented people are always thinking ahead. They plan for the future and trust in their decisions; in the extreme they may become workaholics, leaving little time to enjoy or appreciate what they have worked so hard to achieve. But they are most likely to succeed and not get in trouble.

6. Transcendental-future-oriented people believe that life after death is more important than the life they are living. They may invest heavily in the afterlife during their current lifetime (for example, the Egyptians and the pyramids they built).

Task 1: Take the time perspective survey: http://www.thetimeparadox.com/zimbardo-time-perspective-inventory/

A Balanced Time Perspective Leads to Greater Stability

The following are some examples of how time perspectives can be balanced. By the way, our dogs and cats are probably extreme present hedonists and will be reluctant to change and follow our timely advice.

·Past negative – People with past negative time perspectives have likely suffered from one or more traumatising events. The(se) event(s) can be anything from a car accident, combat, a natural disaster, being mugged, mental, emotional or physical abuse or the unexpected loss of a loved one. Since the trauma is deeply ingrained within the person’s psyche, balancing a past negative time perspective takes boosting past positives so they replace the past negative(s) and creating a brighter future time perspective.

·Present fatalistic - Similarly, present fatalistic people who think they have no control over their fate and are therefore depressed, may also be a relatively high past negative because more than likely something happened in the past to cause them to feel fatalistic in the present. Balance can be attained and spirits lifted by giving them selves permission to practice selected present hedonism and allowing them selves to do things they enjoy.

·Extreme future - Likewise, people who are so busy planning and working toward future goals that they think they don’t have time to enjoy the here and now can balance their time perspective by learning to make time for fun, family, friends and hobbies.

Source - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-time-cure/201607/the-importance-our-time-perspective

What is depression?

Depression is a common medical condition. It can cause a low mood that doesn't go away and makes us feel very sad or withdrawn. It interferes with the way we go about our everyday lives and can make it hard to cope.

Some people describe it as being in a really dark place that's difficult to come back from. Others describe it as a numb feeling.

It's important to get help to manage depression. There are lots of ways to treat it, and you can feel better.

Depression in Teenagers

Being a teenager and getting older includes lots of change and challenges. Often we're studying at school or starting uni. We're getting jobs, going out with friends, playing sport, and dating. There are lots of new social situations, and we might be around drugs and alcohol. Our bodies are changing fast and there are lots of different pressures on us. Life can be really awkward and hard sometimes.

Something's not right about the way I'm feeling

It can be hard to tell the difference between the ups and downs of being a teenager and being depressed.

We all have those days when we just feel 'down'. We usually 'bounce back' with time. Sometimes though, young adults and teenagers with clinical depression are not able to pick themselves up from being really down.

Some people describe it as being in a really dark hole that you can't dig yourself out of. These sad or depressed feelings can start to take over our thoughts and enjoyment of life.

My 'down' mood has been around a while and isn't getting better

If being sad and depressed is taking over, and stopping you from being able to go out and do the things you normally enjoy, it's important to talk to someone. The sooner you get some help, the better it is for you.

It's important you take our mental health seriously

Lots of us have challenges with mental health at this time of our lives. In fact, one in every four young people experiences mental health problems. GPs and other health professionals help people with depression and mental illness all the time.

Having a couple of these symptoms may not mean you are depressed. It's a good idea to check them out with your doctor anyway.

Signs and symptoms of depression in teenagers and young adults

You might be feeling:

• really sad or teary
• worthless – low self esteem
• hopeless
• irritated and angry
• confused and distracted
• worried.

You might be thinking:

• 'life sucks'
• 'life's too hard'
• 'I can't stop thinking about my problems'
• 'I can't be bothered'
• 'I don't want to go out'.

You might be having changes in:

• sleep patterns – sleeping lots or waking lots
• appetite – eating more or not wanting to eat much
• emotions that are hard to control
• concentration and remembering things
• health – such as a churning tummy and headaches.

When you're depressed, you may not show obvious signs of depression.

You might start to behave out of character in ways like:

• not wanting to be social and see friends
• having falling school grades
• not wanting to turn up to work or school
• doing risky things

Source - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/clinical-resources/depression/what-is-depression

Task 3: Depression test - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/clinical-resources/depression/depression-self-test

Please note that while great care has been taken with the development of this self-test, it is not intended to be a substitute for professional clinical advice. While the results of the self-test may be of assistance to you, users should always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions they have regarding their health.

Causes of Depression

We know that a range of contributing factors can lead to clinical depression. These include:

• genetics (family history)
• biochemical factors (brain chemistry)
• illness
• personality style
• ageing
• long-term pressures such as abusive relationships, bullying and work stress
• stressful or traumatic events.

We also know that depression can occur during pregnancy and the postnatal period.

Knowing about the causes and risk factors for depression can help you understand why depression occurs and how to deal with it. It's important to know that depression is not a sign of personal weakness, failure, or 'all in the mind'.

Each of us is unique and will respond differently when exposed to environmental, social or psychological triggers.

Sometimes, doctors talk about biological causes – genetics, brain chemistry and personality. Or they might talk about life events, such as the death of a loved one, long term stresses, and abuse.

Source - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/clinical-resources/depression/causes

Task 4: Group work - assign your self to a group of 5/6 (5 groups in total). Each group will watch one of the following videos and note down the emotion(s) evident and how the protagonist/narrator is communicating information about depression

Is there a connection between time perspective and depression?

Life satisfaction was more strongly associated with the present hedonistic dimension, suggesting that the tendency to take risks and to fulfil one’s desires may lead to experiencing pleasure in a ‘seize the day’ approach to life. The existence of depressive symptoms and elevated anxiety levels were associated with higher scores on the past present and the present fatalistic dimensions, suggesting that feeling hopeless, or dwelling on bad moments from the past may be largely related to feeling depressed and anxious.

Source - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13548506.2016.1226508?src=recsys&journalCode=cphm20

How to deal with depression

Important things to know about getting treatment for depression:

• Different types of depression respond to different kinds of treatments. You need a thorough check from a health professional before treatment is prescribed.
• Depression can sometimes go away by itself. But left untreated, it may last for many months or get significantly worse. Always seek help early, so you can recover sooner.
• Depending on the nature of your depression, self-help and alternative therapies can be helpful. They can be used alone or combined with physical and psychological treatments.
• Most people who have had depression have been able to seek help and live active, fulfilling lives.

There are three broad categories of treatment for depression:

• psychological
• physical
• self-help and alternative therapies.

Often, a combination of treatments works best. Different types of depression require different treatments. As we are all individuals with different contributing factors, we all respond differently to treatment.

Source - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/clinical-resources/depression/treatment

Task 5: Remain in your original groups. In the 'depression worksheet', there are six strategies available to help one deal with depression. Each group will take one strategy and complete the relevant columns in the table

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Top 10 benefits of dance (1 to 5)

1: Effect on self-esteem

Dancers are always generalised as people who have a lot of dignity combined with self-esteem. Dancing increases your feeling of self-worth and makes you feel confident about yourself. It brings in a lot of respect and also you start possessing a positive outlook towards life. You start seeing the positive aspect in situations and that helps you bring positivity into yourself. A low self-esteem has negative impacts such as low confidence, difficulty in maintaining interpersonal relationships, depression, etc. Dancing does away with all that and more. With this renewed sense of being and self-worth, of course you can move mountains. Right?

2: To cope with stress

Dancing helps you to control your stress level in a fun, energising and effective way. It is a beautiful way to regenerate your heart and soul. Dancing to slow music which has a tempo that is easy to follow or dancing to a fast beat are equally wonderful ways to relieve stress, provided you enjoy yourself. Enjoy the movements as you sway your body and move your arms and enable your body to release all the tension.

3: Depression buster

According to research, people who participated in an upbeat group dance showed the fewest depression symptoms and the most vitality. The scientific explanation for this is dancing releases endorphins which induce a sense of happiness, keep them active and make them feel free. Dancing is an art which leads to self-expression and helps people connect with themselves and others. Statistics have shown that more than men, women are the usual targets of depression and they indulge in dance therapy more than the opposite sex. This therapy provides an outlet through which women externalise their suppressed feelings. In dance therapies, people have to act out their hidden hurts. This provides them with an outlet for the inbuilt frustration and also allows the individual to come to terms with their emotional problems and deal with them. People can also opt for dancing alone or in a group, without a therapist.

4: Boost memory

This may sound unbelievable as people have this notion that dance being an extracurricular activity, cannot help in boosting memory in any way. When people dance, they try to learn the steps given to them by the choreographer. Dancing sparks new brain cells through a process called neurogenesis and helps in acquiring knowledge and thinking. Dance instils grace but also helps you to age gracefully. Moreover, dancing prevents dementia as you get older. Dementia is a condition that causes a long term and often a gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember that can affect a person’s daily functioning. Also, Aerobics can reverse the volume loss in the hippocampus, the part of the brain that controls memory. The hippocampus naturally shrinks during late adulthood, which sometimes leads to impaired memory and even dementia, in certain cases. Study after study has shown that people who are exposed to rhythm learn better and movement also increases the capacity to learn.

5: Helps your heart

Dancing is a really great activity for people who suffer from cardiovascular diseases. According to an Italian study, people who started waltzing improved their heart health, breathing and quality of life much more compared to other traditional forms of exercise. Dancing is a great cardiovascular exercise, which leads to an increase in your stamina. Your heart rate will steady longer and you will not feel out of breath as the condition of your heart and lungs improve. It helps to maintain an adequately low blood pressure.

Source - https://listsurge.com/top-10-ways-dance-positive-emotion/

Task 2: Take the types of dance quiz - http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz282709205dce0.html

Task 3: What type of dance should you learn? Take the following quiz; be aware that while some of the questions are constructed from an adult's perspective, you should answer these questions as to how you would respond in that situation.

https://www.quizony.com/what-kind-of-dance-should-you-learn/index.html

Take some time to research your respective type of dance

Check out information on dance schools in Hong Kong - https://www.localiiz.com/get-down-an-insider-guide-to-hong-kong-s-best-dance-classes/

Top 10 benefits of dance (6 to 10)

6: Increase energy

Dancing is a great way to increase your energy levels – both in the short run as well as the long run. Dancing makes you pumped up and all set for the rest of the day. The blood pumps through your entire body and you feel alive; this increases your well-being. It makes a person happy and satisfied. Long term increases in energy refers to reduction in weight when the individual’s body gets used to dancing.

7: Increase your social circle

Everybody enjoys meeting and interacting with new people (well, most of us at least!) who have similar interests. Dancing provides a fun environment that enables an individual to utilise his/her social skills if he/she is outgoing, or to strengthen them if they are not. It also improves a person’s social outlook when a person is in a comfortable environment. Being a socially engaged person leads to an increase in their sense of well-being and security, cures loneliness, uplifts mood and also helps in reducing stress.

8: Balance better

Dancing requires body movement and a good posture and this helps a person gain control over their body. When you dance, a lot of moves need to be executed and the sequence has to come out perfect as well as correct, so a dancer has to maintain a strong centre of gravity. As dancing increases a person’s flexibility and strength, the posture, balance and spatial awareness starts improving and this helps them complete each step easily and efficiently. All those times when a dancer has to hold a pose, practice a lot of postures and stances, he/she gradually builds up impeccable balance.

9: Lose weight

Dancing is a fun way to lose weight. It can be used as an alternative for people who find traditional exercises boring, such as hitting the gym, jogging, cycling, yoga, etc. The more calories you burn, the faster you lose weight. Of course this is also determined by a person’s gender, age, body composition, etc. 500 extra calories have to be worked off each week to lose one pound per week. The 8 famous dancing styles that enable weight loss are: Jazzercise, Zumba, Hip-hop, Belly Dancing, Ballroom Dance, Ballet, Salsa and Samba. A person weighing 150 pounds would on an average, lose 233 calories per half an hour doing Hip-Hop, 154 doing Disco, 164 calories doing modern Jazz, Tap or Ballet, 221 calories for aerobic dance or a cardio class. Dancing burns around 200 to 400 calories when compared to the calories burned while swimming, cycling and walking.

10: Enhance flexibilty

Dancing increases your flexibility which helps you ease joint pain. However, most people do not know the importance of stretching before a dance session. It helps you get the most out of your movements as well as avoid injury. Flexibility is an important aspect of being healthy. The greater the range of motion, the more your muscles become flexible. Moreover dancing also helps increase endurance of the body. Endurance is the ability of the muscles to work hard for a longer period of time without submitting to fatigue. It increases the individual’s strength as well as stamina. Dance helps in keeping the joints, muscles and the tendons limber and loose.

https://listsurge.com/top-10-ways-dance-positive-emotion/

Task 5: Watch the following music videos with dance. When finished complete the Google Form questionnaire

Use the following criteria to access the element of dance in the videos

1. Timing - flow of the dance and movement through transitions
2. Musicality and Expression - the basic characterization of the dance to the particular music being played
3. Technicality in Dance: is there a high level of technique required to perfect this dance?
4. Presentation - Do the participant(s) dance outwardly, with enthusiasm, exuding his/her/their joy of dancing and confidence in his/her/their performance?
5. Power – is it exciting to watch the energy exuded in the clip?

Positive Emotions

Is there such a thing as self-compassion?

Having compassion for oneself is really no different than having compassion for others. Think about what the experience of compassion feels like. First, to have compassion for others you must notice that they are suffering. If you ignore that homeless person on the street, you can’t feel compassion for how difficult his or her experience is. Second, compassion involves feeling moved by others’ suffering so that your heart responds to their pain (the word compassion literally means to “suffer with”). When this occurs, you feel warmth, caring, and the desire to help the suffering person in some way. Having compassion also means that you offer understanding and kindness to others when they fail or make mistakes, rather than judging them harshly. Finally, when you feel compassion for another (rather than mere pity), it means that you realize that suffering, failure, and imperfection is part of the shared human experience. “There but for fortune go I.”

Self-compassion involves acting the same way towards yourself when you are having a difficult time, fail, or notice something you don’t like about yourself. Instead of just ignoring your pain with a “stiff upper lip” mentality, you stop to tell yourself “this is really difficult right now,” how can I comfort and care for myself in this moment?

Instead of mercilessly judging and criticizing yourself for various inadequacies or shortcomings, self-compassion means you are kind and understanding when confronted with personal failings – after all, who ever said you were supposed to be perfect?

You may try to change in ways that allow you to be more healthy and happy, but this is done because you care about yourself, not because you are worthless or unacceptable as you are. Perhaps most importantly, having compassion for yourself means that you honor and accept your humanness. Things will not always go the way you want them to. You will encounter frustrations, losses will occur, you will make mistakes, bump up against your limitations, fall short of your ideals. This is the human condition, a reality shared by all of us. The more you open your heart to this reality instead of constantly fighting against it, the more you will be able to feel compassion for yourself and all your fellow humans in the experience of life.

Source - https://self-compassion.org/the-three-elements-of-self-compassion-2/

Task 6: Take the Self-Compassion questionnaire

https://self-compassion.org/test-how-self-compassionate-you-are/

Kindness and the Case for Altruism (Ben Dean)

The 14th strength in Character Strengths and Virtues is the strength of kindness: This strength may also include such concepts as generosity, nurturance, care, compassion, and altruistic love. Here's an example from my own life.

My best friend from grade school, Anne Biggers, was in a car accident two months ago while driving in West Texas. She was doing the speed limit in a light rain when her car skidded on an oil spot. She spun out of control, sailed across the median, through a lane of traffic and hit a concrete abutment. Her airbag went off and she survived with just bruises.

Before she even had time to get out of the car, three people pulled over to offer help. One person had already called the highway patrol, and another offered her cell phone so that Anne could call for AAA. Another couple (and their children) actually went with her to get her car repaired at a local repair shop and waited with her until her car was fixed because they knew the shop was in a relatively unsafe part of Abilene.

When Anne told me this story, I was touched by the kindness of these strangers. Yet, though the kindnesses they gave her were inspiring, they were not extraordinary. Human beings are kind to one another, and we sometimes help others at great personal cost.

Why do we do this?

When I re-read the chapter on kindness in the Classification of Strengths and Virtues, I was again struck by how hotly debated the answers to this question are. This may be simplistic, but it seems to me that there are basically two groups of researchers and philosophers who are interested in why we are kind to one another: (1) those who believe in altruism and (2) those who do not.

One theoretical tradition ("universal egoism") suggests that every "kind" act is ultimately done to benefit the self.

A second tradition believes that people are, in fact, able to act with the ultimate goal of benefiting someone else.

Psychologist Daniel Batson and colleagues (2002) offer the following commentary on universal egoism vs. altruism (p. 486):

Those arguing for universal egoism have elegance and parsimony on their side in this debate. It is simpler to explain all human behavior in terms of self-benefit than to postulate a motivational pluralism in which both self-benefit and another's benefit can serve as ultimate goals. Elegance and parsimony are important criteria in developing scientific explanations, yet they are not the most important criterion. The most important task is to explain adequately and accurately the phenomenon in question.

The Case Against Altruism

First, let's consider the case against altruism. Acting with kindness offers the following "selfish" benefits:

1) Doing something kind reduces the tension created by our experience of empathy and inaction.

It can be physically and psychologically uncomfortable to see someone in need of support (e.g., a homeless person shivering during winter, a friend who lost a parent, a child being verbally abused by a parent). Helping relieves this tension.

2) A kind act allows us to avoid social sanction or personal guilt for failing to help.

You may remember the very last Seinfeld show. Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer were prosecuted and jailed in Massachusetts for failing to help someone being robbed, thus violating a Good Samaritan law. Such laws actually do exist in a few states (although fines are more likely than jail time). A much more common sanction for failing to help when needed is the disapproval of our friends, coworkers, family members, and romantic partners. Selfish, Insensitive, Heartless, Mean--These are labels we wish to avoid.

3) Kindness confers social and personal rewards.

We earn the approval of others and feel good about ourselves for doing the "right" thing. A theory or "reciprocal altruism" suggests that kind acts are most often directed toward individuals who are likely to repay us in the future (Trivers, 1971). If you offer to collect the mail of your neighbors when they are on vacation, then they will likely do the same for you. Evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller noted that a truly anonymous act of kindness is the exception. For example, most "anonymous" donations are no secret to the giver's immediate family. Miller does not deny that most people have pure intentions when they donate money or time; but he does question why feelings of empathy and a proclivity to help evolved in the first place. He suggests that they evolved because acting with kindness and generosity confers social rewards.

The Other Side

Since the 1980s, around 25 experiments have tested whether these selfish benefits are enough to explain altruistic behavior.

Consider, for example, Selfish Benefit #1: Doing something kind reduces the tension created by our experience of empathy and inaction. Researchers have tested this explanation by putting individuals in situations where they are likely to feel empathy toward someone in need (the tension mounts) and then varying how easy it is for them to escape from that situation. If individuals were primarily motivated by a desire to reduce tension, then they would choose to escape from the situation when this was easy (e.g., nobody would know that they decided not to help). If, on the other hand, individuals were motivated by the desire to alleviate the distress of someone in trouble, then an easy escape option would do nothing to relieve this tension. Results consistently support the second explanation.

In addition, similar experiments designed to pit a "helping others" motivation against more selfish ones (e.g., avoiding social sanctions, avoiding guilty, obtaining social or personal rewards) lend support to the other-oriented motivation. For an interesting review of these social psychology experiments, I recommend Psychologist Daniel Batson's book, The Altruism Question (1991). In my book, the case for altruism is a hard one to ignore-even on my most cynical days.

Finally, take Sonja Lyubomirsky, a Professor of Psychology at Stanford and one of Positive Psychology's leading lights. Sonja has tested whether asking people to "commit" five random acts of kindness would reliably increase their level of positive emotion. The good news is that it does. (Lyubomirsky et al, 2004). And it is most effective if all five acts are carried out on the same day. Here are Sonja's instructions:

In our daily lives, we all perform acts of kindness for others. These acts may be large or small and the person for whom the act is performed may or may not be aware of the act. Examples include feeding a stranger's parking meter, donating blood, helping a friend with homework, visiting an elderly relative, or writing a thank you letter. One day each week, you are to perform five acts of kindness. The acts do not need to be for the same person, the person may or may not be aware of the act, and the act may or may not be similar to the acts listed above. Do not perform any acts that may place yourself or others in danger.

When I first heard about Sonja's research, I began to do this. I found that many days it was difficult for me to keep focused enough to remember to perform my five separate acts of kindness. So some days, I came up short. Gradually I've become more disciplined, and it always feels good to me. The practice not only seems to increase my level of happiness, it also has changed the way I spend the whole day because I have to keep looking for opportunities to be kind. I recommend the practice.

If you would like to contribute to the kindness in the world, consider the following suggestions adapted from a list by Psychologist Jonathan Haidt at the University of Virginia and Tayyab Rashid at the University of Pennsylvania (with the addition of Sonja's five acts of kindness.)

• Leave a huge tip for a small check.
• Be a listening ear to a friend. Ask your friend how her day was and actually listen and respond to her before describing your own day.
• Flu season is upon us. Help a friend or neighbor who is ill by delivering chicken soup, doing the laundry, or walking the dog.
• Give someone else the gift of time-Do something for someone else that requires time and effort on your part.
• The next time someone admires something of yours and you can afford to do without it, give it away.
• Volunteer in your community.
• One day each week, "commit" five random acts of kindness. And, when possible, make them anonymous.

Source - https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/newsletters/authentichappinesscoaching/kindness

Task 9: A donation of HK$250 will be made to one of the following charities.

You will form groups (6 in total). Each group will be made up of individuals who feel strongly about one of these charities. You will need to research the charity and make a presentation on why you believe it deserves to get the donation.

What is Social Intelligence?

Individuals with social intelligence can sense how other people feel, know intuitively what to say in social situations, and seem self-assured, even in a larger crowd. You might think of these folk as having “people skills,” but what they truly possess is social intelligence.

The theory of social intelligence was first brought to the forefront by American psychologist Edward Thorndike in 1920. He defined it as, “The ability to understand and manage men and women and boys and girls, to act wisely in human relations.” No one is born socially intelligent. Instead, it involves a set of skills that an individual learns over time.

Signs of Social Intelligence

People who are socially intelligent display core traits that help them communicate and connect with others.

• Effective listening. A person who possesses social intelligence doesn’t listen merely to respond but truly pays attention to what a person is saying. The other folks in the conversation walk away feeling like they
• were understood and that they made a connection.
• Conversational skills. Have you ever seen someone “work the room?” They have conversational skills that enable them to carry on a discussion with practically anybody. They’re tactful, appropriate, humorous and sincere in these conversations, and they remember details about people that allow the dialogue to be more meaningful.
• Reputation management. Socially intelligent people consider the impression that they make on other people. Considered one of the most complex elements of social intelligence, managing a reputation requires careful balance—a person must thoughtfully create an impression on another person while still being authentic.
• Lack of arguing. Someone with social intelligence understands that arguing or proving a point by making another person feel bad isn’t the way to go. They don’t outright reject another person’s ideas, but rather listen to them with an open mind—even when it’s not an idea that they personally agree with.

Source: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-social-intelligence-4163839

Task 3: How socially intelligent are you? Take the test:

http://socialintelligence.labinthewild.org/mite/

How to improve social intelligence

August 24, 2018 Education

Social intelligence is the potential of an individual to interpret and comprehend their social environment and establish meaningful relationships with others. It is often referred to in lay terms as “street smartness”.

It is an acquired trait that grows with the person. The level of a person’s social intelligence determines how well they interact with others. It is important to improve one’s social intelligence as this has numerous benefits.

Here are some of my favourite tips on how to achieve this.

1. Pay attention to other people

It is true that people are wired differently. Some are extroverts by nature, while others are introverts.

Regardless, however, studies have shown that being sensitive and listening to others can help nurture one’s social intelligence. This does not equal to an introvert becoming extroverted. The mere act of paying attention to others without necessarily opening up is key to establishing successful interpersonal relationships.

As you interact with more people, you learn to trust and let them in.

2. Understand yourself

Before being able to understand your social environment, it is most important to understand oneself first.

How do you respond to social stimuli? How do you react when a stranger greets you? Is your social behavior repulsive? Answering these and other questions will help you identify your social strengths and weaknesses, and help you know which areas to work on. This in turn will boost your social intelligence.

3. Improve your communication skills

Effective communication is at the heart at social interaction. It may mean the difference between a successful and a failed social relationship.

Competent communication starts with verbal fluency, or being able to articulate your ideas freely without strain. This is accompanied by proper body language. Body language says a ton about a person, perhaps more than verbal communication. Take cues from people around you and learn the right body language.

Maintaining eye contact is also important for proper communication. This is a show of confidence and assertiveness, both of which help build social intelligence.

4. Learn how to resolve conflicts

Conflicts are almost inevitable in any social setting. People have diverse opinions and feelings about things, and this difference is bound to bring out conflict. Social disputes can make or break relationships.

To improve your social intelligence, establish healthy ways of conflict resolution. Learn from people around you and ask them how they feel about how your methods. Improve them where possible.

5. Be empathetic

We all feel good when other people understand and can relate to our predicaments. Research has shown that empathy is indispensable to establishing healthy relationships and improving social intelligence.

When we show empathy to others it makes them feel supported and they are more likely to responsive to us socially.

6. Invest in your relationships

Relationships of any type are dynamic. To keep them, you have to invest time and effort and adapt to their changing nature.

Remember: it is a lot easier to establish a relationship than it is to maintain one. Also, learn to give back- one sided relationships do not flourish.

Conclusion

Humans are social beings. We cannot live in isolation. It is as such important to improve our social intelligence in order to enhance our social interactions. Not only does doing this improve our overall social performance, it also keeps us healthy.

Source: https://blogs.harvard.edu/factual/improve-social-intelligence/

Task 4: How good are you at reading body language? Take the body language test

https://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/3764

Lying possible indications

1. Closed palms
2. Raised eyebrows
3. if they look into your eyes for too long
4. Clenched jaws
5. Crossed leg
6. If they repeatedly touch their face
7. Shaking leg - shaky inner state (anxiety)
8. If the inner corners of their eyebrows don't move up and in
9. Lopsided facial expression
10. Answer and body language is not congruent
11. Raising of lip corner - indication of contempt
12. Controlled smile
13. Hesitation/touching lips
14. Making up own definition of a lie
15. Gestures and body will be misaligned e.g. gesturing in one direction but looking in another direction.

Source - http://time.com/5443204/signs-lying-body-language-experts/ , https://www.forensicscolleges.com/blog/resources/10-signs-someone-is-lying and https://www.businessinsider.com/11-signs-someone-is-lying-2014-4

Task 2: What do you see?

What is Pessimism?

Although many people have a different definition of what pessimism is, pessimism shall be defined as the perceived meaning of events as inherently negative and discouraging. This includes persistent blaming of oneself, viewing failure as unrealistically long lasting, and low sense of confidence. These types of perception are usually brought about, or worsened, by negative self talk.

What is Optimism?

Optimism is the exact opposite of pessimism (who would have thought.) Optimists approach problems from a position of empowerment. Some see overcoming adversity as a challenge, one that they will gladly attempt to conquer.

Unfortunately, will is not always enough to solve problems. When optimistic people are confronted by failure, they view it as temporary and attribute the failure to the situation or as a matter of circumstance. Now that we’re using the same terms, there is something else that we should consider before looking at learned optimism.

Source: https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/learned-optimism/

The Health Benefits of Optimism

A recent UK study examined the effects of optimism on the predictability of injury and post injury performance, and found that as levels of optimism increased in sportsmen and women, the likelihood of injury occurrence decreased.

It seems that optimistic individuals are in active promotion of their health. They better manage rest and nutrition, and exercise at an appropriate intensity, frequency and duration. They’re also found to lack a stress response during demanding physical situations.

Optimistic individuals returning to their sport while still recovering are less likely to experience negative feelings such as dispiritedness, restlessness or isolation, which heighten the probability of repeat injuries.

Imagine a Future You to Benefit the You Now

Optimists and pessimists are characterised by general expectations that their outcomes will be respectively positive or negative. While research has shown that optimists experience better mental well-being than pessimists, it can be hard to become or remain positive about the future throughout life’s hardships.

Research has shown that imagining a best possible self (BPS exercise) can increase optimism. Imagining the best possible self involves thinking and writing about a future self characterised by ideal circumstances and achievements.

Researchers at Obero University found that students who thought, wrote and reflected about their best possible selves were more optimistic about their future than students who did the same about a typical day in their lives. The authors speculate that this is because picturing the best possible self is linked to goals.

One will experience greater optimism with increased progression towards a goal. Indeed, thinking about a positive situation is thought to have the same effect as behaviour that brings a goal closer, leading to increased confidence in one’s successes.

Being optimistic will help you to live a longer life

Numerous studies have found that optimism is consistently related to longevity, besides the physical and mental well-being benefits compared with pessimism that have been mentioned before.

A US study of nearly 100 000 students found that people who are optimistic are less likely than those who are pessimistic to die from Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) or from any other cause over an eight year period. Similar studies have also confirmed this link between optimism and good health.

The belief that good things will happen in life is called dispositional optimism and it has been strongly connected with improved recovery rates after surgery and improved cancer survival rates.

Source: https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/learned-optimism/#learned-optimism

Task 3: (a) Rank these images in order of how well they communicate the true essence of optimism.

(b) Explain why one of the following graphics communicates the true essence of optimism better than the others

Optimism and the teenage brain

In the 1980’s researchers began to notice that teenagers often hold strong and permanent beliefs about personality and ability.

“Once a loser, always a loser.”

“I suck at maths. I’m just stupid when it comes to numbers – especially polynomials and calculus. Plus I’ll never use it.”

This permanent belief about something intrinsic and all encompassing can paralyse our teens, giving them no faith in the future, and closing them off to the possibility of good things happening.

In other words, these beliefs shut down optimism, and harm their hope.

New research published in Clinical Psychological Science indicates that if we can help kids sense that things can change for the better, we can mitigate depression risk. That is, optimistic teens – the ones who believe that good things can happen and personality, ability, or even looks aren’t necessarily permanent – have higher wellbeing than less-optimistic teens.

Source: https://www.generationnext.com.au/2014/10/7-strategies-optimise-optimism-teens-matters/

Task 5: Do we have control over the level of optimism we experience?

Seligman's Learned Optimism

Learned optimism is a concept that emerged out of the relatively young branch of psychology known as positive psychology. Learned optimism was introduced by the psychologist Martin Seligman, who is considered the father of the positive psychology movement. According to Seligman, the process of learning to be optimistic is an important way to help people maximize their mental health and live better lives.

Seligman himself has suggested that his work initially focused on pessimism. As a clinical psychologist, he tended to look for problems and how to fix them. It wasn't until a friend pointed out that his work was truly about optimism that he truly began to focus on how to take what was good and make it even better.

Source: https://www.verywellmind.com/learned-optimism-4174101

Task 6: Take the Learned Optimism test - http://web.stanford.edu/class/msande271/onlinetools/LearnedOpt.html

Read the description of each situation and vividly imagine it happening to you. You have probably not experienced some of the situations, but that should not matter. Perhaps neither response will fit; but go ahead and choose the cause likelier to apply to you.

Task 7: Download a copy of the ABCDE activity form. Complete the tasks using Seligman's ABCDE Model

How to Become an Optimist

Follow these tactics to combat everyday blues, and to pivot when you’ve gone down the rabbit hole of despair.

1. Accept that life is cyclical.

Remind yourself of past times when things looked dismal but ultimately turned around.

2. Make a list of all of your blessings.

This puts energy and focus into the good in your life and shifts your paradigm. It also attracts more good.

3. Give.

When you worry about the future, those feelings often stem from a place of lack and fear. Reach out to someone you care about, and do them a favor. Listen to someone else having a hard time. Spend time volunteering with those less fortunate.

4. Take action.

Pessimism can be paralyzing. Write down a specific problem that is upsetting you—whether it’s a symptom of geopolitical strife, a professional challenge, or simply feeling lonely. Write down one thing you will do each day to make it better. Do that thing.

5. Read, watch and listen.

Read articles and books, watch movies and listen to interviews about successful people. A common theme? Conflict. It’s the human condition; the choice is how you respond.

6. Shake it up.

If you see no way out of a situation, do something different. Whether you’re trying a new marketing tactic for your business, traveling solo to somewhere you’ve never been, taking a new route to the office, or shaking up your breakfast routine, different action nets different results and a different mindset.

If you see no way out of a situation, do something different.

Source: https://www.success.com/how-to-become-an-optimist/

Task 8: Choose one of the following 5 sources. Identify a fundamental truth/understanding that you can take away with you from today's lesson

Breaking the Sound Barrier

Chuck Yeager is an American test pilot who was the first person to break the sound barrier — the point where a speeding object (such as an airplane) passes the speed of sound.

Yeager made his history-setting flight on Oct. 14, 1947 in an airplane he dubbed Glamorous Glennis, after his first wife. The Bell X-1 rocket plane (which today hangs in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum) passed Mach 1 following a drop from a B-29 airplane.

The monumental "top secret" event was kept classified until 1948, but once it hit the public airwaves, Yeager became a celebrity. He also received a prestigious aviation award called the Collier Trophy, which called his flight the greatest achievement in aviation since the Wright brothers first took flight in 1903.

Source: https://www.space.com/26204-chuck-yeager.html

PERMA – A is for Accomplishment/Achievement

Within the definitions of the PERMA model, Accomplishment/Achievement is described as a way of reflecting on the attempts of doing something, and the degree in which it provides a positive sense of accomplishment or achievement.

Achievements and accomplishments are what we create for ourselves through attempting, engaging and trying something, anything apart from what we already know how to do. This also includes how we recognize what we have done by not down-playing the achievement in comparison to others and by celebrating in an appreciable way that gives us the ability to build on achievements and to recall the types of motivation and feelings we experienced from achievements and accomplishments.

Source: http://www.thepositivepsychologypeople.com/perma-a-is-for-accomplishmentachievement/

Task 2: Battle of the Sexes

You will watch the following clips of sporting accomplishments - four clips on female sporting achievement and four clips on male sporting achievement.

Once finished you must vote for what you think is the best female and best male sporting accomplishment

Task 3: Initial perceptions on 'Self Confidence'

The class will be divided into 6 groups. There are three different tasks so that pairs of groups will take a specific task. The tasks are as follows:

• Discuss ideas and form a detailed definition
• Brainstorm ideas on the characteristics of being self-confident
• Brainstorm ways where one can become more self confident

Task 5: Test your mindset - https://mindsetonline.com/testyourmindset/step1.php

Growth Mindset

A growth mindset is a way of thinking we strive to gift all of our learners with in education. When we live with a growth mindset, we see possibilities instead of limitations. Our failures become valuable experiences for learning. Success enjoyed by others inspires rather than discourages us. Most of all, we see our efforts as a meaningful journey rather than a fruitless waste. This is the kind of philosophy that will prepare our learners to succeed beyond school.

Carol Dweck has written much about the power of fostering our own growth mindset. She sums it up this way in her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success:

“This growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts, your strategies, and help from others. Although people may differ in every which way—in their initial talents and aptitudes, interests, or temperaments—everyone can change and grow through application and experience.”

What does this mean for our classrooms? Speaking from an educational standpoint, she continues by comparing the advantages in store for the modern learner that come with adopting a growth mindset over a fixed one:

“In a fixed mindset students believe their basic abilities, their intelligence, their talents, are just fixed traits. They have a certain amount and that’s that, and then their goal becomes to look smart all the time and never look dumb. In a growth mindset students understand that their talents and abilities can be developed through effort, good teaching and persistence. They don’t necessarily think everyone’s the same or anyone can be Einstein, but they believe everyone can get smarter if they work at it.”

A Growth Mindset is Our Choice

In our society we spend much of our energy labelling the causes of the limiting or fixed mindsets that keep us from our goals. We use statements like the ones below to validate the persistence of our predicaments:

“I’ve always thought that way, so I can’t change now.”

“I’m not good enough to ________.”

“This is the way I was raised, so it must be true.”

“Why bother? It’ll never happen anyway.”

“It’s too much work.”

“I’m too old/fat/poor/stupid.”

Many of these sound way too familiar. But why continue to argue for our limitations? It’s long been confirmed that our intelligence is not fixed as we once believed it to be. We know the brain reworks itself and evolves through nueroplasticity. The hard science is there, so what about the inner magic?

Adopting a shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset is our choice, and it’s the greatest gift we can give to ourselves and certainly to our young children. Here’s a little infographic to help you on your journey.

Source: https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/fixed-growth-mindset-infographic

Task 6: How could you link the idea of a Growth Mindset with self-confidence?

Task 7: How self-confident are you?

Take the Confidence Quiz - https://theconfidencecode.com/confidence-quiz/

Levels of Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is a very important factor if you want to maintain your well being. What’s more, self-esteem will be vital when forming positive, healthy relationships with those around us. Yet despite this, not all of us have the same self-esteem.

There are three types of self-esteem

1: People with inflated self-esteem think they are better than others and have no doubts about underestimating everyone else. This is a very negative self-esteem, as it holds them back from establishing affectionate and healthy relationships. Their competitiveness is always present and they always want to come out on top. For these people, happiness is found in achieving success, but the reality of the matter is that they do not attain happiness with this attitude.

People with inflated self-esteem are characterized by their inability to listen to others and to critique themselves. They are not capable of correcting their own errors and, as such, they are constantly blaming others. Furthermore, they tend to undervalue others, adopting hostile behaviors towards them.

2. High self-esteem

People with this type of self-esteem accept and value themselves. It is a self-esteem that is known to be positive, as it manages to make the person satisfied with their life. Believing in yourself and trusting in who you are is what characterizes people who possess this type of self-esteem. However, this does not make them arrogant, nor do they feel better than anyone else. The just have the security necessary to avoid letting negative circumstances and events throw them off balance.But even among those with high self-esteem, there are people who can indeed be seen off-balance. That is to say, they are not able to constantly maintain this high self-esteem.

3. Low self-esteem

People who have low self-esteem are the opposite of those with high self-esteem. They do not value themselves, they do not trust in their possibilities, and insecurity that they may be feeling is carried over into almost every situation. Fear of failure is something that torments them and holds people with low self-esteem back. They are the model of unhappy people.

People with low self-esteem have moments of euphoria when everything is going right for them, but when things start to go bad, their self-esteem drops very quickly. They are sensitive people who are easily influenced and who tend to show their opinion, but without defending it.

There are some people who have low self-esteem that are not as unstable; their problem, rather, is indecision. They have very little trust in themselves,they undervalue themselves, and they have such a great fear of messing up that they constantly believe that they do not measure up to the circumstances.

Source - https://exploringyourmind.com/know-3-types-self-esteem/

Task 8: Having read the information on levels of self-esteem, we will watch a clip from the film 'Good Will Hunting'. The objective is to gauge the perceived level of self -esteem in the five individuals pictured in the image below.

Task 9: Note down the factors that drive the actor Will Smith

Task 10: Analyse the following graphics about self-esteem based on age and gender. Answer the related questions

Self-esteem scores have generally increased for both genders and both age groups since the mid-1990s. However, there are still significant differences between genders, but only slight differences between respective age groups.

Account for these differences in self-esteem scores

Rosenberg Self-esteem scale

This scale is the most widely used measure of self esteem for research purposes but it is NOT a diagnostic aid for any for any psychological issues of states. If you are worried that your self esteem may reflect poor mental health please consult your doctor. The scale has been used in more than one hundred research projects.

Because the concept of self esteem is one most people should be familiar with, this test will probably not tell you anything you do not already know. You should have a pretty good grasp of your results just by asking yourself the question, "do I have low self esteem?" The scale can however give you a better picture of your state in relation to other people. Your results will also include a little bit more about the relationship between self esteem and life outcomes.

The scale consists of ten statements that you could possibly apply to you that you must rate on how much you agree with each. The items should be answered quickly without overthinking, your first inclination is what you should put down.

Task 11: Access your level of self-esteem -

https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/RSE.php

Task 12: Exercises on self-esteem

Coat of Arms

The coat of arms / family crest is an artistic prompt for you to draw, paint, or otherwise represent the things about yourself that is important to you. There is an option to use a theme for this activity or for each prompt, like “family,” but it’s okay to engage in this activity with no specific theme in mind as well.

This is a simple worksheet with only the “crest” divided into four quadrants and a banner underneath. In each quadrant, you can represent the values and traits that you hold dear, and summarise them in the banner below.

List your wins in life

The instructions are to write down three things you have succeeded at for each phase of your life up to this point. When you find yourself feeling down because you haven’t achieved what you wanted, you can refer back to this worksheet and remember all your achievements thus far and let your past success inspire you to future success.

The successes are divided into four categories:

1. The first phase of my life
2. The second phase of my life
3. Recent successes
4. Success I want to achieve in the next 5 years

For each section, you should write down the age range you are assigning to each category (e.g., 0 – 10 years, 11 – 16 years, etc.) and list three accomplishments from each period.

Source: https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/self-esteem-worksheets/

Unit 4: Relationships

Thoughts for Cycle 16

Task 1: Watch the official trailer on the film Tolkein, and view the quote by Bruce Lee. Can you make a connection between these two sources and the theme of 'relationships'?

Task 2: We will watch the following clip called 'An Ending' by Brian Eno. The video contains a collage of clips from a number of movies. Film is an important method through which human beings make sense of relationships

Having it a second time, your task is to take a screenshot of one clip which resonates with you concerning how you feel about relationships.

Upload the screenshot into the respective folder keeping the following instruction in mind:

• If you don't mind other people in the class guessing your choice, label the screenshot 'Yes'
• If you rather keep your choice private label the screenshot 'No'

Task 3: Lost at Sea

You have chartered a yacht with three friends, for the holiday trip of a lifetime across the Atlantic Ocean. Because none of you have any previous sailing experience, you have hired an experienced skipper and two-person crew.

Unfortunately in mid Atlantic a fierce fire breaks out in the ships galley and the skipper and crew have been lost whilst trying to fight the blaze. Much of the yacht is destroyed and is slowly sinking.

Your location is unclear because vital navigational and radio equipment have been damaged in the fire. Your best estimate is that you are many hundreds of miles from the nearest landfall.

You and your friends have managed to save 15 items, undamaged and intact after the fire. In addition, you have salvaged a four man rubber life craft and a box of matches.

Your task is to rank the 15 items in terms of their importance for you, as you wait to be rescued. Place the number 1 by the most important item, the number 2 by the second most important and so forth until you have ranked all 15 items.

Instructions

1. Every member of the group will be provided with a ‘Lost at sea ranking chart’

2. Each person should take 10 minutes to decide their own rankings, and record

the choices in the left-hand Step 1 column.

3. Get into teams of 3/4. You should discuss your individual choices and work together to agree on a collaborative list. You will take approximately 20 minutes for this section. Record the group rankings in the second column (team rankings).

4. The correct answers were suggested by the US Coastguard. I will put these up on the whiteboard. Compare your individual and group answers with the correct answers and determine a score.

5. For each item, mark the number of points that your score differs from the Coastguard ranking and then add up all the points. Disregard plus or minus differences. The lower the total, the better your score.

Linkin Park's music and relationships

He shared so much raw beauty with those of us who needed it most.

The loss of Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington to suicide is being felt strongly by so many of us this week, not simply because he is "yet another" famous rock star in the long list of famous rock stars who died young, but because his music spoke to us in such uniquely direct terms about the pain he struggled with throughout his far too brief life.

Bennington, like his music, was real and raw — about life, about addiction, about his craft, and yes, about the crippling hold of depression.

I don't know if it's a Gen X thing, a Xennial thing, or just an adult human trying to make it through this life thing, but as magnificent as Bennington was as an artist, the lyrics he composed have a magical quality to them by virtue of just how brutally real they are.

In a 2009 interview with Spin, he said:

"This is just who I am, this is what I write about, what I do, and most of my work has been a reflection of what I’ve been going through in one way or another.”

I'd be willing to bet that at times more numerous than we can imagine over the past several decades, far more than one person found themselves saved in a moment of soul-crushing desperation when they played their favourite Linkin Park songs and took in the strength and security of Bennington's literal and lyrical voice.

The depth of meaning in his words is all the more obvious now, of course.

Source: https://www.yourtango.com/2017305067/11-best-linkin-park-songs-meaning-depression-suicide-addiction-chester-bennington

Task 4: Linkin Park's music in the context of relationships (internal & external).

Each person will assign themselves to a group based on the song they would like to research. There should be a maximum of 4 students per group.

You will be provided with 8 songs - you choose one song.

With the Google Slides presentation provided, each group will need to construct two slides:

1. Outline what the song is about - you will need to access the lyrics
2. How does it connect to the theme of relationships

You will present on your chosen song in our next lesson. Each song can only be presented on once though not all songs have to appear in the presentation.

Thoughts for Cycle 17

Task 1: Brainstorm what 'sexting is'

Sexting

Sexting is the sending of provocative or sexual photos, messages or videos. They are generally sent using a mobile phone but can also include posting this type of material online.

While sharing suggestive images or text messages may seem like innocent flirting or be considered funny for young people, sexting can have serious social and legal consequences.

What do I need to know?

Stay calm and delete

If you have sent a picture or video you regret to a friend or your girlfriend/boyfriend ask them to delete it immediately. If it is posted online then un-tag yourself and report it so it can be removed. Ask friends you trust to help hunt down images and also delete and/or report those images. If you think it would help you could tell a trusted adult at school and they may be able to send a note to students directing them to delete any private photos or videos they have received without naming you.

Report it

If someone else has posted sexual or naked photos or videos of you online, report them to the service they posted it on. If they are at your school you can report them to a teacher if you choose to. It is not OK for them to share your image without your permission.

Try to relax and talk to someone

You might want to tell your parents. It is possible they may find out some other way. They might be upset, angry or in shock, so you might like to ask a trusted friend or relative to help.

What if the police get involved?

The Police sometimes need to become involved in sexting cases where creating and/or distributing sexual images with minors constitutes the production and/or distribution of child pornography. This differs under state laws.

Where the Police are involved, it’s best to be honest. Tell them how the video/image was made and where it might have been sent/posted. They will want to know who was involved and whether there was consent from all involved. Their concern is preventing any harm to you and other young people.

Take care of yourself

Avoid looking at the video/image and any comments. Distract yourself by spending time with friends and family that you trust. Remember to stay positive. Many people have had similar experiences. Stay strong, you will be ok.

Source: https://www.esafety.gov.au/esafety-information/esafety-issues/sexting

World of Work

Task 1: Please create a google folder. Call it 'WOW 2020'. Share it with Ms. Shen and Ms. Lodders

Task 2: Complete Google Form on 'What I know about the World of Work'

Task 3: Introduction to the World of Work

Intro Activity 3

How will automatio affect jobs, wages and skills - https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work/how-will-automation-affect-jobs-skills-and-wages

Scroll down to Interactive and click on the blue arrows to see how these changes are affecting labour markets in various countries.

Task 4: Guess The Job- Career Connect - https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=guess-the-job-career-connect

Introduction to Unifrog