Emotional and Social Skills in the Digital Era: Building Resilience
- Sibiu, Romania
- 5 days
- Min. 5 - max. 14 participants
- 400
Description
In today’s rapidly changing digital world, the ability to navigate the complex terrain of emotions and social interactions has never been more critical. This intensive 5-day course, “Emotional and Social Skills in the Digital Era: Building Resilience,” is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to thrive emotionally and socially in an increasingly interconnected and technology-driven society.
With the proliferation of social media, online communication, and remote work, understanding and managing one’s own emotions, effectively communicating with others, and fostering empathy are skills that are in high demand. This course provides practical tools and strategies that are directly applicable to personal and professional life. By attending, participants gain a competitive edge, enhancing their employability, leadership potential, and overall well-being.
Moreover, the digital world presents unique challenges, including cyberbullying, information overload, and digital stress, which can adversely affect mental health. By participating in this course, individuals learn how to protect their emotional well-being while harnessing the power of technology for personal and professional growth.
Learning outcomes
The course will help the participants to:
- Understand and demonstrate emotional intelligence by recognizing, understanding, and managing their own emotions effectively.
- Apply emotional awareness in digital communication, leading to more empathetic and authentic interactions in both personal and professional contexts.
- Develop empathy for others in digital interactions, resulting in more compassionate and considerate online communication.
- Apply practical skills acquired throughout the course to real-world scenarios, demonstrating the ability to effectively navigate the digital landscape.
- Assess their digital well-being and create a personalized plan for maintaining a healthy balance between digital and offline life.
- Reflect on personal growth and development throughout the course, and create future plans for continuous improvement in the digital era.
Schedule
Day 1
– Get to know each other exercises (presentation of the participants and their organizations)
– Needs and expectations evaluation
– Introduction to the course and key concepts of emotional intelligence
– Practical exercises for developing emotional awareness
– The impact of digital technology on emotions
– Exploring emotional intelligence in the digital age and practical exercises for emotional awareness
Day 2
– Understanding the dynamics of digital relationships and communities
– Addressing challenges like cyberbullying and conflict resolution in the digital world
– Communication styles
– Assertiveness as a key of effective communication
– Practical group work and exercises
Day 3
– Developing empathy in online interactions with practical activities
– Strategies for building and maintaining positive online relationships
– Practical group work and exercises
Day 4
– Exploring the concept of resilience and its relevance in the digital era
– Stress management techniques, digital citizenship, and ethical considerations
– Practical group work and exercises
Day 5
– Practical group work and exercises
– Reflections on personal growth, and future resilience-building plans
– Closing sessions and course evaluation
– Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance
– Cultural activities
The course fee includes
– Entire program of study sessions;
– Course materials;
– Certificate of attendance;
– Europass Document;
– Learning Agreement Document;
– Coffee breaks;
– Administration costs.
Available Periods
- 27 November - 1 December 2023
- 25 - 29 March 2024
- 8 - 12 July 2024
- 25 - 29 November 2024
Other important information
Certificate: Participants who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Schedule: Classes take place in the morning or afternoon. The final schedule will be sent 2 weeks before the course.
Cultural activities: The details related to the cultural activities are available here. (Optional)
