Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/24/94
CPD102AD 19946-99999	LEC	2 Credit(s)	2 Period(s)
Eliminating Self-Defeating Behavior
Designed to help students change behaviors that work against their potential, i.e., inferior feelings, shyness, nervousness, stage fright, under achievement etc. Focus on identifying undesirable thoughts, emotions and behaviors, for the purpose of developing alternative, and more desirable thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Prerequisites: None.

Go to Competencies    Go to Outline
 

MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
CPD102AD   19946-99999	Eliminating Self-Defeating Behavior

1.	Identify issues or components that negatively affect the quality of life. (I)
2.	List self defeating thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that lead to undesired results. (I)
3.	Identify positive characteristics in self and others. (II)
4.	Examine procedures, ideas, strategies, and models that promote self-enhanced behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. (II, III)
5.	List self-enhancing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that promote an enhanced quality of life. (IV)
6.	Implement and evaluate newly acquired and demonstrated strategies. (V)

Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies
 

MCCCD Official Course Outline:
CPD102AD   19946-99999	Eliminating Self-Defeating Behavior

I. Self-Defeating Behaviors, Emotions, and Thoughts A. Definitions B. Losses and Gains of Current Approaches C. Gains Needed to Effect Personal Change II. Positive Experiences Past and Present A. Self (attributes, values, skills) B. Others (attributes, values, skills) C. Environment III. Approaches for positive change A. Models, Techniques, Strategies, etc. B. Personal Goals, Objectives, Strategies, etc. IV. Selection of Personal Approach to Positive Change A. Model B. Goals C. Objectives D. Strategies V. Implement Strategies A. Carry-out Specific Plan B. Evaluate Losses and Gains C. Refine Strategies D. Re-implement

Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies    Go to top of Outline