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Know Thyself

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Know Thyself

Participants will define self-knowledge, identify personal strengths and areas for growth, and understand the importance of self-awareness in professional and personal contexts.

Developing self-knowledge enhances professional effectiveness, improves decision-making, fosters empathy, and promotes overall well-being. It is crucial for personal development and team collaboration in a clinical setting.

Audience

Clinical Staff

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion and reflective exercises.

Materials

Prep

Preparation Steps

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: What Comes to Mind?

5 minutes

  1. Distribute the Self-Knowledge Warm-Up to participants.
    2. Instruct participants to write down the first three words or phrases that come to mind when they hear “self-knowledge.”
    3. Ask a few volunteers to share their responses with the group.

Step 2

Introduction: Why Self-Knowledge?

5 minutes

  1. Use the Self-Knowledge Slide Deck to introduce the concept of self-knowledge.
    2. Discuss the importance of self-awareness for clinical practice, professional growth, and personal well-being.
    3. Pose the question: “How does understanding ourselves impact our interactions with patients and colleagues?”

Step 3

Core Discussion: Exploring Our Inner Worlds

15 minutes

  1. Transition to the Self-Knowledge Discussion Guide.
    2. Facilitate a guided discussion using the prompts to explore personal strengths, areas for growth, values, and how these aspects influence their work.
    3. Encourage participants to share examples and listen actively to peers.

Step 4

Cool Down: One Big Takeaway

5 minutes

  1. Distribute the Self-Knowledge Cool Down.
    2. Ask participants to reflect on the discussion and write down one key takeaway or a personal goal related to self-knowledge.
    3. Collect the cool-down slips as an exit ticket.
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Slide Deck

Welcome: Know Thyself

Understanding Your Inner World

  • What is self-knowledge?
  • Why is it important for us as clinical staff?

Welcome the participants. Explain that today's session is about exploring self-knowledge and its impact. Introduce the warm-up activity.

Warm-Up: What Comes to Mind?

When you hear "self-knowledge," what are the first three words or phrases that come to your mind?



Give participants time to write their initial thoughts. Encourage a few volunteers to share, creating a safe and open environment.

What is Self-Knowledge?

  • Understanding your values: What truly matters to you?
  • Recognizing your strengths: What are you good at?
  • Identifying areas for growth: Where can you improve?
  • Awareness of emotions and biases: How do these affect your decisions?

Transition from the warm-up. Explain that self-knowledge is more than just knowing facts about oneself; it's a deep understanding of one's values, beliefs, strengths, and weaknesses. Connect it directly to their roles as clinical staff.

Why Does it Matter in Clinical Practice?

  • Improved patient care: Deeper empathy and communication.
  • Better decision-making: Recognizing personal biases.
  • Enhanced team collaboration: Understanding your working style.
  • Professional growth: Targeting development areas.
  • Personal well-being: Managing stress and preventing burnout.

Emphasize the direct link between self-knowledge and their professional roles. Ask for quick examples if time permits, or hold questions for the discussion.

Discussion: Diving Deeper

Let's explore our individual journeys of self-discovery.

  • What are your core values?
  • What strengths do you bring to your clinical role?
  • What are some areas you'd like to develop?
  • How does self-knowledge influence your daily work?

Introduce the discussion portion. Explain that this is a safe space for reflection and sharing. Guide them to the Self-Knowledge Discussion Guide.

Reflect and Grow

"The unexamined life is not worth living."

  • Socrates

Self-knowledge is a continuous journey. Embrace the process of learning about yourself.

Conclude the discussion. Prepare them for the cool-down activity, reiterating the value of their reflections.

Cool Down: One Key Takeaway

What is one key takeaway or a personal goal you have related to self-knowledge from today's discussion?



Explain the cool-down. Ask them to think about one important idea or goal from today's session.

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Warm Up

Self-Knowledge Warm-Up

When you hear the phrase "self-knowledge," what are the first three words or phrases that come to mind?










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Discussion

Self-Knowledge Discussion Guide

Welcome to our discussion on self-knowledge. This is a space for open reflection and sharing. Please listen actively and respect diverse perspectives.

Part 1: Values and Motivations

  1. What are 2-3 core values that guide your actions, both professionally and personally?





  2. How do these values influence the way you approach your work with patients and colleagues?





  3. Can you recall a time when your actions were deeply aligned with your values? How did that feel?





Part 2: Strengths and Growth Areas

  1. What do you consider to be your greatest strength as a clinical staff member? How do you leverage it?





  2. What is one area you are actively working on improving, or would like to develop, in your professional practice? How might self-knowledge help you with this?





  3. How does understanding your own strengths and growth areas impact your ability to collaborate with your team?





Part 3: Self-Knowledge in Action

  1. In what ways does your self-awareness (or lack thereof) affect your interactions with patients? Consider empathy, communication, and managing challenging situations.





  2. How can cultivating deeper self-knowledge help you manage stress or prevent burnout in your demanding role?





  3. What is one practical step you can take this week to further your own self-knowledge journey?
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Cool Down

Self-Knowledge Cool Down

Reflect on our discussion today. What is one key takeaway or a personal goal you have related to self-knowledge?












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