The Personal Synthesis Programme

Authors

  • Nash Popovic

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk.v20i3.710

Keywords:

<i>‘Personal Synthesis’</i>, <i>‘HIV ’</i>, <i>‘Personal Development Programme’</i>, <i>‘Positive Psychology’</i>

Abstract

The Personal Synthesis Programme (PSP) is a comprehensive programme of personal development that addresses universal areas of human life such as emotions, thinking, self-regulation, confidence, coping, motivation, communication, relationships etc. Each of these areas is approached on theoretical, practical, reflective and interpersonal levels. The aim of the programme is to increase the sense of control and self-direction in participants’ lives. The programme has been run with HIV+ participants for the last six years. It has consisted of weekly two-hour sessions throughout an academic year. PSP has been evaluated using a triangulation method. The evaluation has shown significant gains in the areas of self-awareness, internal control, emotional control, optimistic outlook, confidence, awareness of others and relationships.

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Published

2012-12-20

How to Cite

Popovic, N. (2012). The Personal Synthesis Programme. Groupwork, 20(3), 88-99. https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk.v20i3.710

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 3: Number 3 / 2010

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