Principles Interpersonal Relationships

1. Define and explain interpersonal relationship and its various concepts.
2. Discuss the basic principles that guide human behavior toward healthy interpersonal relationships.
3. Explain factors that are responsible for difficulties in forming relationships.
4. Discuss the concept and principles of self-disclosure.
5. Explain the influence of basic human interaction on organizations.

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Concepts and Theories in Interpersonal Relationship · 2 hours

     Define interpersonal relationship and its various stages.. Discuss the concepts of attribution theory, implicit personality theory, and impression formation theory.. Explain the social exchange theory and equity theory..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: Principles of Interpersonal Relationship · 2 hours

     Discuss the basic principles of interpersonal relationship, including mutual benefit, credit, respect, tolerance, and moderation.. Explain the characteristics of relationships related to goals, attitudes, behavior, and communication.. Understand the values of interpersonal relationships in academic settings..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Difficulties on forming Relationship · 2 hours

     Discuss the fundamental components for enduring interpersonal relationships.. Explain the factors responsible for difficulties in forming relationships, such as lack of sensitivity, communication skills, and emotional distractions.. Identify social skills deficits related to alcoholism, ADHD, and autism..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 4: Forming and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Clients' Families · 2 hours

     Explain how to form, build, and maintain positive relationships with clients' families.. Discuss the various kinds of families and the components of a healthy family.. Understand the importance of sharing information and building trust with families..

5. Week 5Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Self-Disclosure · 2 hours

     Discuss the concept of self-disclosure in human relationships.. Enumerate the guidelines for self-disclosure, including appropriate motivation and context.. Understand the rewards and dangers of self-disclosure..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Impression Management in Interpersonal Relationship · 2 hours

     Discuss the basic concept of impression management.. Identify the motives to engage in impression management, including social, personal, and situational factors.. List the various strategies of impression management, such as assertive and defensive techniques..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Interpersonal Relations in Organisation. · 2 hours

     Explain the concept of interpersonal relationship in the workplace.. Discuss the importance of interpersonal relationship at workplace.. Explain the influence of basic human interaction on organization..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Adolescent Interpersonal Behaviour · 2 hours

     Explain the word adolescence and its characteristics.. List and discuss various factors that contribute to positive adolescent interpersonal behavior.. Discuss the implications of adolescent interpersonal behavior to counselling..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Interpersonal Attraction and Developing Relationship · 2 hours

     Explain the concept of interpersonal attraction.. Explain the theories of attraction, including physical attractiveness, propinquity, and similarity.. Enumerate the stages of development in relationships..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 5: Fostering Positive Parent-Teacher Relationship in the School System · 2 hours

      Explain parent-teacher partnership as a positive factor.. Discuss how to build parent-teacher relationships.. List the conditions for trust-building in the school system..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 1: Causative Factors for Interpersonal Conflicts in the School System · 2 hours

      Explain conflict in the school system.. List the various causes of conflict in the school system.. Enumerate the skills that counselors need to assist learners with behavior problems..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 2: Psychological Experiences of the Ageing Spouse · 2 hours

      Describe the challenges facing the elderly in the society.. Explain the disengagement theory.. State the various stages in the dying process..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 3: Group Processes · 2 hours

      Explain group process and social group.. List types of social grouping.. State reasons for joining social groups and types of group activities..

    • Unit 4: Languages as a Tool of Interpersonal Relationship · 2 hours

      Explain language as a tool of interpersonal relationship.. Explain the process of communication.. State the barriers to communication..